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Milo Angular Off-White Sofa by Stefano Giovannoni
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Milan, IT
An exquisite example of minimalist style, this angular, wide sofa will find ideal placement in a
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Textile
Knoll Antimott Sofa in Off-White Alcantara
By Knoll Antimott
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Knoll Antimott, sofa, alcantara, chrome, Germany, 1960s
Somewhere between 1925-1929 Wilhelm Knoll
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
English Style Chesterfield Off-White Tufted Leather Sofa
Located in Plainview, NY
An exquisite Chesterfield sofa upholstered in a luxurious off-white leather that exudes
Category
20th Century Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
Adrian Pearsall Grand Boomerang Sofa in Off-White Wool
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall, 'Boomerang' sofa, off-white wool upholstery, walnut, United States, 1960s
This
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Walnut
Off-White Alpaca Sofa with Wood Details, Denmark 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
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Condition: Excellent vintage condition. This sofa has been newly reupholstered in an off-white alpaca fabric
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Alpaca, Wood
Navy blue and off white panther fabric sofa, 1960s.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Navy blue and off white panther fabric sofa resting on four feet covered with fabric . France 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Space Age Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Paul McCobb Tuxedo Sofa in Off-White Chenille Fabric
By Paul McCobb
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautifully restored Paul McCobb sofa in high quality chenille. Legs re-plated and polished and new
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb for Directional Off-White Velvet Sofa, 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in Miami, FL
. The couch has been recovered in a gorgeous neutral velvet. The sofa features a slight wing back and
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Jens Risom Tufted Back Sofa in Off White. Expertly Restored
By Jens Risom
Located in Kansas City, MO
This Jens Risom high back tufted back sofa has ben expertly restored and reupholstered in an off
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Vintage 80s Postmodern off White/Light Cream bouclé Bolster Sofa
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage 80s Postmodern Bolster sofa.
The sofa has a bolstered back and seat and it supports the
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé
1950s Danish Sofa in Off-White Decorative Upholstery and Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, fabric, wood, Denmark, 1950s.
This sofa has all the flair and vitality of a typical Danish
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Hollywood Regency Curved Sofa Button Back Off-White Damask Fabric
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Hollywood Regency curved sofa with button tufted back, off white Damask fabric
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Sofas
Materials
Damask, Wood
Popus Editions Graziella 4 Seater Sofa in Eggshell off White Malmoe Terry Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Graziella 4 seater sofa in eggshell off white malmoe terry fabric.
A foot that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 23.63 in W 102.37 in D 38.59 in
Popus Editions Graziella 2 Seater Sofa in Eggshell off White Malmoe Terry Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Graziella 2 seater sofa in eggshell off white Malmoe terry fabric
A foot that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 23.63 in W 78.75 in D 38.59 in
Space Age Off-White Leather Sofa in the Style of Steve Chase
By Steve Chase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous off-white leather sofa inspired by Steve Chase. The sofa was designed and made during the
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Space Age Sofas
Materials
Leather
Popus Editions Giovanna 4 Seater Sofa in Egg Shell off White Malmoe Terry Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
Popus editions Giovanna 4 seater sofa in egg shell off-white malmoe terry fabric.
Giovanna is a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 27.56 in W 102.37 in D 41.34 in
Popus Editions Giovanna 3 Seater Sofa in Egg Shell Off White Malmoe Terry Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Giovanna 3 seater sofa in Egg Shell Off-White Malmoe Terry Fabric
Giovanna is a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 27.56 in W 90.56 in D 41.34 in
Organic Modern Off-white Bouclé Malibu Sofa with Havane Velvet, w=200
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Like a warm embrace, Malibu Sofa welcomes you to stay within and relax. An elevated homage to the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Velvet
Potomac Leather and Antique Nickel Two-Seat Sofa with Off-White Belting
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Inheritance Two Seat Sofa by Stephen Kenn is as comfortable as it is unique. The design
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Off White Bull Leather Upholstered Sofa by de Sede for Pace Collection
By Pace Furniture Company
Located in Montreal, QC
De Sede for Pace Colelction bull leather sofa with very high quality Stitched leather. In three
Category
Vintage 1980s Sofas
Materials
Leather
Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobios Post-Modern Croissant Sofa in Off-White Fabric
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, sofa, reupholstered fabric, France, late 1970s
The Croissant sofa
Category
Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 31.5 in W 154.73 in D 53.15 in
Large Howard Keith ‘Diplomat' Sofa for HK Furniture in Off-White Velvet, 1970s
By Howard Keith
Located in Echt, NL
Impressive large ‘Diplomat sofa in excellent condition.
Designed by Howard Keith for HK Furniture
Category
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 25.6 in W 102.37 in D 41.34 in
Mid-Century Modern Sofa: A Restored Organic Design in Off-White & Brass Legs
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
Testament to 1950's European Design Legacy
Italian crafted this sofa with unwavering attention to detail
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Cotton
H 31.5 in W 81.11 in D 39.38 in
Modern Sofa Hello in Dedar Tiger Beat off-white jacquard velvet by NOOM
By Denis Sokolov
Located in Paris, FR
A three-seater HELLO sofa aims to create a playful, inviting atmosphere and add a stylish statement
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Sheepskin, Bouclé, Jacquard, Velvet, Faux Fur
H 28.75 in W 59.06 in D 33.47 in
De Sede DS-450/02 Sofa in Off-White Upholstery by Thomas Althaus
By De Sede, Thomas Althaus
Located in Brooklyn, NY
that serve the cause at hand. The DS-450 sofa adapts perfectly to a very wide variety of furnishing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-450/02 Sofa in Off-White Upholstery by Thomas Althaus
By De Sede, Thomas Althaus
Located in Brooklyn, NY
that serve the cause at hand. The DS-450 sofa adapts perfectly to a very wide variety of furnishing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Off-white Bouclé Malibu Sofa, Green Velvet, w=240
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Like a warm embrace, Malibu Sofa welcomes you to stay within and relax. An elevated homage to the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Velvet
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Off-white Bouclé Malibu Sofa, Green Velvet, w=240
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Like a warm embrace, Malibu Sofa welcomes you to stay within and relax. An elevated homage to the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Velvet
Popus Editions Giovanna 2.5 Seater Sofa in EggShell Off-White Como Velvet Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Giovanna 2.5 Seater Sofa in Egg Shell Off-White Como Velvet Fabric
Giovanna is a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 27.56 in W 78.75 in D 41.34 in
Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann 1925 Hydravion Sofa in off White & Gilt Legs 1980s Copy
By Interior Crafts, Richard Himmel, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in St. Louis, MO
After Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann 1925 "HYDRAVION" Sofa, the H-42488 love seat sofa re-introduced by
Category
1990s American Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
H 30 in W 65.75 in D 34.5 in
Organic Modern Off-White Boucle Upholstery Wood Base Naked Modular Sofa Combo 1
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Naked sofa reveals sculptural and organic shapes meant to embrace the user and encourage to stay
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 30.71 in W 122.45 in D 130.32 in
Organic Modern Off-white Bouclé Malibu Sofa with Rich Cotton Velvet, w=200
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Like a warm embrace, Malibu Sofa welcomes you to stay within and relax. An elevated homage to the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Velvet
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Off-white Bouclé Malibu Sofa, Havane Velvet, w=240
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Like a warm embrace, Malibu Sofa welcomes you to stay within and relax. An elevated homage to the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Velvet
Mid-Century Modern Off-white Bouclé Malibu Round Sofa, Green Velvet, w=240
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Like a warm embrace, Malibu Round Sofa welcomes you to stay within and relax. An elevated homage to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Velvet
H 34.26 in W 94.49 in D 50.01 in
Organic Modern Off-white Bouclé Malibu Sofa with Red Cotton Velvet, w=200
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Like a warm embrace, Malibu Sofa welcomes you to stay within and relax. An elevated homage to the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Velvet
Mid-Century Modern Off-white Bouclé Malibu Round Sofa, Blue Velvet, w=240
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Like a warm embrace, Malibu Round Sofa welcomes you to stay within and relax. An elevated homage to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Velvet
H 34.26 in W 94.49 in D 50.01 in
Popus Editions Graziella 3-Seater Sofa in EggShell Off White Malmoe Terry Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Graziella 3-seater sofa in Jade Lieige Cork Linen upholstery
A foot that hides
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 23.63 in W 90.56 in D 38.59 in
Postmodern Italian Sectional Sofa in Blue and Off-White Dots Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
overall blue tone and decorated with off-white polka dots, give the sofa a vibrant and bold look. The
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 25.79 in W 125.99 in D 112.21 in
Popus Editions Graziella 4 Seater Sofa in Egg Shell off White Como Velvet Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Graziella 4 seater sofa in egg shell off white como velvet fabric
A foot that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 23.63 in W 102.37 in D 38.59 in
Popus Editions Graziella 2 Seater Sofa in Egg Shell off White Como Velvet Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
Popus editions Graziella 2 seater sofa in egg shell off white como velvet fabric
A foot that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 23.63 in W 78.75 in D 38.59 in
Popus Editions Graziella 3 Seater Sofa in Egg Shell Off White Como Velvet Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Graziella 3 Seater Sofa in Egg Shell Off White Como Velvet Fabric
A foot that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 23.63 in W 90.56 in D 38.59 in
Popus Editions Lena 3 Seater Sofa in Egg Shell Off-White Malmoe Terry Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Lena 3-seater sofa in egg shell off-white Malmoe Terry Fabric
It looks like it's
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 Egg Shell Off-White Como Velvet Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Lena 3 seater sofa in egg shell off-white como velvet fabric
It looks like it's
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 Egg Shell Off-white Malmoe Terry Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
Popus editions lena 2.5 seater sofa in Egg Shell Off-white Malmoe Terry Fabric.
It looks like
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 28.35 in W 78.75 in D 37.41 in
Popus Editions Lena 4 Seater Sofa in Egg Shell Off-White Como Velvet Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Lena 4 Seater Sofa in Egg Shell Off-white Como Velvet Fabric
It looks like it's
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 Egg Shell Off-White Malmoe Terry Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions lena 4 seater sofa in egg shell off-white malmoe terry fabric
It looks like it's
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 28.35 in W 102.37 in D 37.41 in
Popus Editions Lena 2.5 Seater Sofa in Egg Shell Off-White Como Velvet Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Lena 2.5 seater sofa in egg shell off-white Como velvet fabric
It looks like it's
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 28.35 in W 78.75 in D 37.41 in
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Off-white Bouclé Malibu Sofa, Soft Cotton Velvet, w=240
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Like a warm embrace, Malibu Sofa welcomes you to stay within and relax. An elevated homage to the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Velvet
H 32 in W 94 in D 35 in
2020 Custom Sculptural Sofa in the Dunbar Style from NYC Tower in Off-White
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a custom-designed sculptural sofa, commissioned for the interiors of a Richard Meier
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
H 27.5 in W 30.5 in D 100.25 in
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Off-white Bouclé Malibu Round Sofa, Blue Velvet, w=200
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Like a warm embrace, Malibu Round Sofa welcomes you to stay within and relax. An elevated homage to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Velvet
H 34.26 in W 78.75 in D 50.01 in
Popus Editions Giovanna 4 Seater Sofa in Egg Shell Off-White Como Velvet Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Giovanna 4 seater sofa in Egg Shell Off-White Como Velvet Fabric
Giovanna is a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 27.56 in W 102.37 in D 41.34 in
Popus Editions Giovanna 3 Seater Sofa in Egg Shell Off-White Como Velvet Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Giovanna 3 Seater Sofa in Egg Shell Off-White Como Velvet Fabric
Giovanna is a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 27.56 in W 90.56 in D 41.34 in
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Off-white Bouclé Malibu Sofa, Red Cotton Velvet, w=240
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Like a warm embrace, Malibu Sofa welcomes you to stay within and relax. An elevated homage to the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Velvet
H 32 in W 94 in D 35 in
Mid-Century Modern Off-white Bouclé Malibu Round Sofa, Soft Cotton Velvet, w=240
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Like a warm embrace, Malibu Round Sofa welcomes you to stay within and relax. An elevated homage to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Bouclé
H 34.26 in W 94.49 in D 50.01 in
Mid-Century Modern Off-white Bouclé Malibu Round Sofa, Red Cotton Velvet, w=240
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Like a warm embrace, Malibu Round Sofa welcomes you to stay within and relax. An elevated homage to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Velvet
H 34.26 in W 94.49 in D 50.01 in
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Off-white Bouclé Malibu Round Sofa, Red Velvet, w=200
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Like a warm embrace, Malibu Round Sofa welcomes you to stay within and relax. An elevated homage to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Velvet
H 34.26 in W 78.75 in D 50.01 in
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Off-white Bouclé Malibu Round Sofa, Green Velvet, w=200
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Like a warm embrace, Malibu Round Sofa welcomes you to stay within and relax. An elevated homage to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Velvet
H 34.26 in W 78.75 in D 50.01 in
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Off-white Bouclé Malibu Round Sofa, Cotton Velvet, w=200
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Like a warm embrace, Malibu Round Sofa welcomes you to stay within and relax. An elevated homage to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Velvet
H 34.26 in W 78.75 in D 50.01 in
De Sede DS-164 Right Sofa Bed in Off White Upholstery by Hugo de Ruiter
By De Sede, Hugo de Ruiter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Revolutionary back-push mechanism DS-164 can be transformed from an open sofa into an elegant
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 30.71 in W 98.43 in D 59.85 in
De Sede DS-164 Three-Seat Sofa in Off-White Upholstery by Hugo de Ruiter
By Hugo de Ruiter, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Revolutionary back-push mechanism DS-164 can be transformed from an open sofa into an elegant
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 30.71 in W 88.59 in D 38.59 in
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Off White Sofas For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of off white sofas for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and fabric, all off white sofas available were constructed with great care. Find 26 antique and vintage off white sofas at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Off white sofas have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Off white sofas are generally popular furniture pieces, but Modern and Mid-Century Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. If space is limited, there are small off white sofas measuring 12 inches across. ERPO, De Sede and B&B Italia each produced beautiful off white sofas that are worth considering.
How Much are Off White Sofas?
Prices for off white sofas can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, off white sofas begin at $366 and can go as high as $36,450, while the average can fetch as much as $2,814.
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 Off White Sofas
- What colors go with white sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The colors that go with a white sofa can be soft, muted hues or mellow tones. Wall colors can be white, beige, soft pale, subtle yellow-gold, warm mocha brown, gray-blue, turquoise blue or sage green. Shop a range of vintage white sofas on 1stDibs today.
- 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 Dune sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024A 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, 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 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 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.
- 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 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 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 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 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 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.
- What is an Italian sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024An 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Why is it called a sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024Why it is called a sofa is due to the history of the term. Sofa originated from the Arabic word soffa, which describes a low seat covered with plush pillows. French makers began producing their own versions of these furnishings in the 17th century, and by the 18th century, they had spread to other areas in Europe and were being referred to as sofas. Find a wide variety of sofas on 1stDibs.
- What sofas are the most durable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024The 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.
- What are cloud sofas?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Cloud 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.
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