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2000s Oscar de la Renta Size 6 Hot Pink Rose Gold Chenille Vintage Y2K Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic early 2000s OSCAR DE LA RENTA for Saks 5th Avenue hot pink and metallic rose gold chenille
Category
Early 2000s American Cocktail Dresses
Pair of Swivel Stools Upholstered in Geometric Chenille by Pierre Frey
By La Maison Pierre Frey
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of counter bar stools by La Maison Pierre Frey. Mid-Century Modern design featuring swivel
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
H 36.5 in W 20.25 in D 19.25 in
La Plume Armchair Upholstered in Dedar Bel Suede
By Master
Located in Amsterdam, NL
La Plume is generous and inviting, with a focus on comfort unlike anything we’ve ever made before
Category
2010s British Minimalist Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Feathers, Beech
La Plume Sofa Handcrafted and Upholstered in Dedar Bel Suede
By Master
Located in Amsterdam, NL
La Plume is generous and inviting, with a focus on comfort unlike anything we’ve ever made before
Category
2010s British Minimalist Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Plywood, Feathers
Pair of armchairs, LC2 CARMIN CLUB CHAIR, Le Corbusier AND Charlotte Perriand for
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Manzano, IT
Stupenda coppia di poltrone originali di Le Corbusier, mai utilizzate, pari al nuovo. La loro pelle molto
Category
Vintage 1980s Club Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 27.56 in W 28.35 in D 27.56 in
Sitting room composed of 3-seater sofa and 2 armchairs, 1970s Baroque style.
Located in Manzano, IT
e/o lievi restauri.
LA SPEDIZIONE NON E' GRATUITA, CHIEDERE PREVENTIVO PRIMA DELL'ACQUISTO.
VI
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Living Room Sets
Materials
Iron
H 37.41 in W 66.93 in D 39.38 in
Upholstered chenille armchair, 1970s
Located in Premariacco, IT
all'età e all'utilizzo.
La telina sotto la seduta presenta uno strappo come da foto, irrilevante nell'uso
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chenille, Wood
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Lounge Armchair Weaved Copper Text., Silk Orange Fringes
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
With voluptuous curves and perfect poise, the Mid-Century Modern inspired La Folie Lounge Armchair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Silk, Chenille
H 29.53 in W 32.29 in D 27.56 in
Marguerite Dubuisson Pair of Armchairs in Oak and Elm, France, 1947
By Marguerite Dubuisson
Located in The Hague, NL
chairs are in a very good condition and are upholstered in a red chenille fabric.
Literature:
Le Décor
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Elm, Oak
Steve Chase Designed Tufted Chaise Lounge Made by A. Rudin New Upholstery
By Steve Chase, A. Rudin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
-dye chenille fabric. We picked a cream color with light grey threads. This chaise lounge has the most
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Fabric
Popus Editions Lena 2.5 Seater Sofa in Cloud Zanzi Linen with Wool Blend Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
:
Material: Fabric
Upholstery: Zanzi Linen and Wool Blend - Editor Métaphores, Compo. 22% LA 73% LI 5% PE
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 28.35 in W 78.75 in D 37.41 in
Popus Editions Lena 2.5 Seater Sofa in Natural Athena Loop Yarn Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
:
Material: Fabric
Upholstery: Athena Loop Yarn - Publisher Pierre Frey, 37% LA 23% AL 23% MO 12% CO 5% PA
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 28.35 in W 78.75 in D 37.41 in
Popus Editions Lena 2.5 Seater Sofa in Amber Athena Loop Yarn Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
:
Material: Fabric
Upholstery: Athena Loop Yarn - Publisher Pierre Frey, 37% LA 23% AL 23% MO 12% CO 5% PA
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 28.35 in W 78.75 in D 37.41 in
Popus Editions Lena 3 Seater Sofa in Sage Zanzi Linen & Wool Blend Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
:
Material: Fabric
Upholstery: Zanzi Linen and Wool Blend - Editor Métaphores, Compo. 22% LA 73% LI 5% PE
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 28.35 in W 90.56 in D 37.41 in
Popus Editions Lena 3 Seater Sofa in Ocean Zanzi Linen & Wool Blend Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
:
Material: Fabric
Upholstery: Zanzi Linen and Wool Blend - Editor Métaphores, Compo. 22% LA 73% LI 5% PE
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 28.35 in W 90.56 in D 37.41 in
Popus Editions Lena 3 Seater Sofa in Amber Athena Loop Yarn Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
:
Material: Fabric
Upholstery: Athena Loop Yarn - Publisher Pierre Frey, 37% LA 23% AL 23% MO 12% CO 5% PA
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 28.35 in W 90.56 in D 37.41 in
Popus Editions Lena 3 Seater Sofa in Natural Athena Loop Yarn Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
:
Material: Fabric
Upholstery: Athena loop yarn - Publisher Pierre Frey, 37% LA 23% AL 23% MO 12% CO 5% PA
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 28.35 in W 90.56 in D 37.41 in
Popus Editions Lena 2.5 Seater Sofa in Ocean Zanzi Linen with Wool Blend Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
:
Material: Fabric
Upholstery: Zanzi Linen and Wool Blend - Editor Métaphores, Compo. 22% LA 73% LI 5% PE
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 28.35 in W 78.75 in D 37.41 in
Popus Editions Lena 2.5 Seater Sofa in Mousse Zanzi Linen with Wool Blend Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
:
Material: Fabric
Upholstery: Zanzi linen and wool blend - Editor Métaphores, compo. 22% LA 73% LI 5% PE
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 28.35 in W 78.75 in D 37.41 in
Popus Editions Lena 2.5 Seater Sofa in Grass Zanzi Linen with Wool Blend Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
:
Material: Fabric
Upholstery: Zanzi Linen and Wool Blend - Editor Métaphores, Compo. 22% LA 73% LI 5% PE
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 28.35 in W 78.75 in D 37.41 in
Popus Editions Lena 3 Seater Sofa in Grass Zanzi Linen and Wool Blend Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
:
Material: Fabric
Upholstery: Zanzi Linen and Wool Blend - Editor Métaphores, Compo. 22% LA 73% LI 5% PE
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 28.35 in W 90.56 in D 37.41 in
Popus Editions Lena 2.5 Seater Sofa in Straw Zanzi Linen with Wool Blend Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
:
Material: Fabric
Upholstery: Zanzi Linen and Wool Blend - Editor Métaphores, Compo. 22% LA 73% LI 5% PE
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 28.35 in W 78.75 in D 37.41 in
Popus Editions Lena 2.5 Seater Sofa in Rust Zanzi Linen with Wool Blend Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
:
Material: Fabric
Upholstery: Zanzi Linen and Wool Blend - Editor Métaphores, Compo. 22% LA 73% LI 5% PE
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 28.35 in W 78.75 in D 37.41 in
Popus Editions Lena 2.5 Seater Sofa in Cayenne Zanzi Linen & Wool Blend Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
. 22% LA 73% LI 5% PE - Width 140 - Martindale 25,000; Cayenne
Dimensions: 200 W x 95 D x 72 H cm
No
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 28.35 in W 78.75 in D 37.41 in
Popus Editions Lena 3 Seater Sofa in Mousse Zanzi Linen & Wool Blend Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
:
Material: Fabric
Upholstery: Zanzi Linen and Wool Blend - Editor Métaphores, Compo. 22% LA 73% LI 5% PE
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 28.35 in W 90.56 in D 37.41 in
Popus Editions Lena 2.5 Seater Sofa in Citrine Marrakech Jacquard Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
:
Material: Fabric
Upholstery: Marrakech Jacquard - Publisher Métaphores, compo. 22% AQ 50% CO 17% LA 5% PA
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 28.35 in W 78.75 in D 37.41 in
Popus Editions Lena 3 Seater Sofa in Straw Zanzi Linen & Wool Blend Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
:
Material: Fabric
Upholstery: Zanzi Linen and Wool Blend - Editor Métaphores, Compo. 22% LA 73% LI 5% PE
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 28.35 in W 90.56 in D 37.41 in
Popus Editions Lena 2.5 Seater Sofa in Charcoal Marrakech Jacquard Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
:
Material: Fabric
Upholstery: Marrakech Jacquard - Publisher Métaphores, Compo. 22% AQ 50% CO 17% LA 5% PA
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 28.35 in W 78.75 in D 37.41 in
Popus Editions Lena 3 Seater Sofa in Powder Zanzi Linen & Wool Blend Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
:
Material: Fabric
Upholstery: Zanzi Linen and Wool Blend - Editor Métaphores, Compo. 22% LA 73% LI 5% PE
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 28.35 in W 90.56 in D 37.41 in
Popus Editions Lena 2.5 Seater Sofa in Saffron Zanzi Linen & Wool Blend Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
. 22% LA 73% LI 5% PE - Width 140 - Martindale 25,000; Saffron
Dimensions: 200 w x 95 d x 72 h cm
No
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 28.35 in W 78.75 in D 37.41 in
Popus Editions Lena 2.5 Seater Sofa in Ciotello Athena Loop Yarn Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
:
Material: Fabric
Upholstery: Athena Loop Yarn - Publisher Pierre Frey, 37% LA 23% AL 23% MO 12% CO 5% PA
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 28.35 in W 78.75 in D 37.41 in
Popus Editions Lena 2.5 Seater Sofa in Sage Zanzi Linen with Wool Blend Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
:
Material: Fabric
Upholstery: Zanzi Linen and Wool Blend - Editor Métaphores, Compo. 22% LA 73% LI 5% PE
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 28.35 in W 78.75 in D 37.41 in
Popus Editions Lena 3 Seater Sofa in Ciotello Athena Loop Yarn Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
:
Material: Fabric
Upholstery: Athena Loop Yarn - Publisher Pierre Frey, 37% LA 23% AL 23% MO 12% CO 5% PA
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 28.35 in W 90.56 in D 37.41 in
Popus Editions Lena 3-Seater Sofa in Indigo Marrakech Jacquard Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
:
Material: Fabric
Upholstery: Marrakech Jacquard - Publisher Métaphores, Compo. 22% AQ 50% CO 17% LA 5% PA
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 28.35 in W 90.56 in D 37.41 in
Popus Editions Lena 2.5 Seater Sofa in Shiraz Marrakech Jacquard Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
:
Material: Fabric
Upholstery: Marrakech Jacquard - Publisher Métaphores, Compo. 22% AQ 50% CO 17% LA 5% PA
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 28.35 in W 78.75 in D 37.41 in
Popus Editions Lena 3 Seater Sofa in Cloud Zanzi Linen & Wool Blend Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
:
Material: Fabric
Upholstery: Zanzi Linen and Wool Blend - Editor Métaphores, Compo. 22% LA 73% LI 5% PE
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 28.35 in W 90.56 in D 37.41 in
Popus Editions Lena 2.5 Seater Sofa in Powder Zanzi Linen with Wool Blend Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
:
Material: Fabric
Upholstery: Zanzi linen and wool blend - Editor Métaphores, compo. 22% LA 73% LI 5% PE
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 28.35 in W 78.75 in D 37.41 in
Popus Editions Lena 3 Seater Sofa in Rust Zanzi Linen & Wool Blend Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
:
Material: Fabric
Upholstery: Zanzi Linen and Wool Blend - Editor Métaphores, Compo. 22% LA 73% LI 5% PE
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 28.35 in W 90.56 in D 37.41 in
Popus Editions Lena 3 Seater Sofa in Cayenne Zanzi Linen & Wool Blend Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
:
Material: Fabric
Upholstery: Zanzi Linen and Wool Blend - Editor Métaphores, Compo. 22% LA 73% LI 5% PE
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 28.35 in W 90.56 in D 37.41 in
Popus Editions Lena 3 Seater Sofa in Saffron Zanzi Linen & Wool Blend Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
:
Material: Fabric
Upholstery: Zanzi Linen and Wool Blend - Editor Métaphores, Compo. 22% LA 73% LI 5% PE
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 28.35 in W 90.56 in D 37.41 in
Popus Editions Lena 2.5 Seater Sofa in Thunderstorm Zanzi Linen & Wool Blend
Located in Paris, FR
. 22% LA 73% LI 5% PE - Width 140 - Martindale 25,000; Thunderstorm
Dimensions: 200 W x 95 D x 72 H cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 28.35 in W 78.75 in D 37.41 in
Popus Editions Lena 2.5 Seater Sofa in Indigo Marrakech Jacquard Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
:
Material: Fabric
Upholstery: Marrakech Jacquard - Publisher Métaphores, Compo. 22% AQ 50% CO 17% LA 5% PA
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 28.35 in W 78.75 in D 37.41 in
Popus Editions Lena 3 Seater Sofa in Thunderstorm Zanzi Linen & Wool Blend
Located in Paris, FR
. 22% LA 73% LI 5% PE - width 140 - martindale 25,000; thunderstorm
Dimensions: 230 W x 95 D x 72 H cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 28.35 in W 90.56 in D 37.41 in
Popus Editions Lena 4 Seater Sofa in Powder Zanzi Linen & Wool Blend Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
:
Material: Fabric
Upholstery: Zanzi Linen and Wool Blend - Editor Métaphores, Compo. 22% LA 73% LI 5% PE
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 28.35 in W 102.37 in D 37.41 in
Popus Editions Lena 4 Seater Sofa in Shiraz Marrakech Jacquard Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
:
Material: Fabric
Upholstery: Marrakech Jacquard - Publisher Métaphores, compo. 22% AQ 50% CO 17% LA 5% PA
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 28.35 in W 102.37 in D 37.41 in
Popus Editions Lena 4 Seater Sofa in Ocean Zanzi Linen & Wool Blend Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
:
Material: Fabric
Upholstery: Zanzi Linen and Wool Blend - Editor Métaphores, Compo. 22% LA 73% LI 5% PE
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 28.35 in W 102.37 in D 37.41 in
Popus Editions Lena 4 Seater Sofa in Grass Zanzi Linen & Wool Blend Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
:
Material: Fabric
Upholstery: Zanzi Linen and Wool Blend - Editor Métaphores, Compo. 22% LA 73% LI 5% PE
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 28.35 in W 102.37 in D 37.41 in
Popus Editions Lena 4 Seater Sofa in Cayenne Zanzi Linen & Wool Blend Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
:
Material: Fabric
Upholstery: Zanzi Linen and Wool Blend - Editor Métaphores, Compo. 22% LA 73% LI 5% PE
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 28.35 in W 102.37 in D 37.41 in
Popus Editions Lena 4 Seater Sofa in Thunderstorm Zanzi Linen & Wool Blend
Located in Paris, FR
. 22% LA 73% LI 5% PE - Width 140 - Martindale 25,000; Thunderstorm
Dimensions: 260 W x 95 D x 72 H cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 28.35 in W 102.37 in D 37.41 in
Popus Editions Lena 4 Seater Sofa in Rust Zanzi Linen & Wool Blend Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
:
Material: Fabric
Upholstery: Zanzi Linen and Wool Blend - Editor Métaphores, Compo. 22% LA 73% LI 5% PE
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 28.35 in W 102.37 in D 37.41 in
Popus Editions Lena 4 Seater Sofa in Sage Zanzi Linen & Wool Blend Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
:
Material: Fabric
Upholstery: Zanzi Linen and Wool Blend - Editor Métaphores, Compo. 22% LA 73% LI 5% PE
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 28.35 in W 102.37 in D 37.41 in
Popus Editions Lena 4 Seater Sofa in Charcoal Marrakech Jacquard Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
:
Material: Fabric
Upholstery: Marrakech Jacquard - Publisher Métaphores, Compo. 22% AQ 50% CO 17% LA 5% PA
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 28.35 in W 102.37 in D 37.41 in
Popus Editions Lena 4 Seater Sofa in Saffron Zanzi Linen & Wool Blend Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
:
Material: Fabric
Upholstery: Zanzi Linen and Wool Blend - Editor Métaphores, Compo. 22% LA 73% LI 5% PE
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 28.35 in W 102.37 in D 37.41 in
Popus Editions Lena 4 Seater Sofa in Cloud Zanzi Linen & Wool Blend Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
:
Material: Fabric
Upholstery: Zanzi Linen and Wool Blend - Editor Métaphores, Compo. 22% LA 73% LI 5% PE
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 28.35 in W 102.37 in D 37.41 in
Popus Editions Lena 4 Seater Sofa in Citrine Marrakech Jacquard Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
:
Material: Fabric
Upholstery: Marrakech Jacquard - Publisher Métaphores, Compo. 22% AQ 50% CO 17% LA 5% PA
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 28.35 in W 102.37 in D 37.41 in
Popus Editions Lena 4 Seater Sofa in Straw Zanzi Linen and Wool Blend Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
:
Material: Fabric
Upholstery: Zanzi Linen and Wool Blend - Editor Métaphores, Compo. 22% LA 73% LI 5% PE
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 28.35 in W 102.37 in D 37.41 in
Popus Editions Lena 4 Seater Sofa in Mousse Zanzi Linen & Wool Blend Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
:
Material: Fabric
Upholstery: Zanzi Linen and Wool Blend - Editor Métaphores, Compo. 22% LA 73% LI 5% PE
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 28.35 in W 102.37 in D 37.41 in
Popus Editions Lena 4 Seater Sofa in Indigo Marrakech Jacquard Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
:
Material: Fabric
Upholstery: Marrakech Jacquard - Publisher Métaphores, Compo. 22% AQ 50% CO 17% LA 5% PA
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 28.35 in W 102.37 in D 37.41 in
Popus Editions Lena 3 Seater Sofa in Shiraz Marrakech Jacquard Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
:
Material: Fabric
Upholstery: Marrakech Jacquard - Publisher Métaphores, Compo. 22% AQ 50% CO 17% LA 5% PA
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 28.35 in W 90.56 in D 37.41 in
Popus Editions Lena 4 Seater Sofa in Amber Athena Loop Yarn Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
:
Material: Fabric
Upholstery: Athena Loop Yarn - Publisher Pierre Frey, 37% LA 23% AL 23% MO 12% CO 5% PA
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 28.35 in W 102.37 in D 37.41 in
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La Chenille For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic la chenille available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, upholstery and chenille, every la chenille was constructed with great care. Find 13 options for an antique or vintage la chenille now, or shop our selection of 165 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect la chenille — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A la chenille made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. La Maison Pierre Frey, Master and A. Rudin each produced at least one beautiful la chenille that is worth considering.
How Much is a La Chenille?
Prices for a la chenille can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $250 and can go as high as $88,000, while the average can fetch as much as $6,077.
Finding the Right sofas for You
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique, new or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus.
The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.
In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness.
Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.
With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.
Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.
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After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.
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