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Custom Sectional Sofa with Wood Base
By The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
About This Piece
This customizable sectional sofa features a low-profile hardwood frame, tuxedo
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Hardwood, Fabric, Foam, Down
Custom Curved Sofa with Wood Base and Loose Seat Cushion on Wood Base
By LF Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Geneva sofa is the larger companion to the Verona sofa - same styling but slightly larger
Category
2010s American American Classical Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Custom Sofa with Wood Surround at Arms with Loose Back and Side Cushions
By LF Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Our version of the timeless St. Thomas sofa - we call the Carnot - with square notched arms
Category
2010s American American Classical Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA Mod. DU559 Green Velvet Sofa with Wood and Brass, Italy
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in San Francisco, CA
This incredibly sleek and rare mid century sofa is designed by esteemed Italian, Gastone Rinaldi
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
H 25.6 in W 57.09 in D 30.32 in
Large Modern Mid-Century Italian Canapè or Sofa attr. to Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing Mid-Century Italian Canapè or Sofa with wood legs and arms .
Acid green new upholstery in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
H 29.53 in W 78.75 in D 29.53 in
Large Modern Mid-Century Italian Canapè or Sofa attr. to Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing Mid-Century Italian Canapè or Sofa with wood legs and arms .
Acid green new upholstery in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
H 29.53 in W 78.75 in D 29.53 in
Mid Century W&J Sloane Tuxedo Sofa
By W. & J. Sloane
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Impressive W&J Sloane tuxedo sofa. Large 4 seat sofa with wood base detail. Fantastic period
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Danish Leather and Suede Sofa by Thams Kvalitet
By Thams Kvalitet
Located in Nashville, TN
Deep red leather and suede Thams Kvalitet sofa with wood frame in excellent vintage condition
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Suede, Rosewood
Milo Baughman Chesterfield Style Tufted Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Milo Baughman Chesterfield style tufted sofa with wood plinth base. In good vintage condition
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Great Midcentury Danish Modern Beautiful Black Leather 3 Seat Sofa Wood Legs
By Børge Mogensen, Stouby Polster Møbelfabrik
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Great midcentury Danish modern Black leather 3 seat sofa with wood legs. Style of Børge Mogensen
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Loveseat by Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Suede Tufted Sofa with Wood Legs
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Loveseats
Materials
Suede, Wood
Large Dobra Sofa by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Dobra Sofa by Wentz
Dimensions: D 110 x W 110 x H 70 cm
Materials: Modular sofa with wood
Category
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Dobra Module Corner Sofa by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
Dobra Module Corner Sofa by Wentz
Dimensions: D 110 x W 110 x H 70 cm
Materials: Modular sofa with
Category
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
SINATRA Modular Sofa with solid wood feet
Located in Frazão, Porto
The SINATRA W modular seating system is a modern design sofa and yet a timeless piece. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Lacquer, Feathers, Leather, Fabric, Foam, Wood
Scandinavian Sofa with Sculptural Frame in Stained Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, leatherette, stained wood, Scandinavia, 1960s
This sofa embodies a splendid construction
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Suelo Modern Wood Sofa with Plinth Base
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo Modern wood sofa with plinth base is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Hardwood
Midcentury Brazilian Sofa with Imbúia Wood Structure, 1960s
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
We work with artisans who masterfully restore typical pieces from each period of our history, valuing their different preservation techniques. Teamwork has built this pioneering comp...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
Swedish Modern Sofa with Cherry Wood Legs, Sweden 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
solid wood, finished with attention to detail and care for the aesthetic dimension as well, this sofa
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Zanine Caldas Midcentury Brazilian Sofa with Ivory Wood, 1958
By Mòveis Artisticos Z
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Zanine Caldas midcentury Brazilian sofa with ivory wood, 1958
Expetacular and rare sofa produced
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
Upholstered 3 Seats Sofa with an Iron and Wood Structure.
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
This elegantly crafted sofa is designed for both visual appeal and comfort, making it a perfect
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Upholstered 2 Seats Sofa with an Iron and Wood Structure.
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
This elegantly designed sofa combines aesthetic appeal with memory foam comfort, making it a
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Sculptural Danish Cabinetmaker Sofa with Exotic Wood Frame, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
sofa were of great design, using fantastic wood like teak or beech. The mid-century was the heyday of
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Fabric
H 32.68 in W 60.24 in D 28.35 in
Mid-Century Brutalist Leather Patchwork Sofa with Bonanza Wood Frame
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Brutalist leather patchwork sofa with western style carved oak frame inspired by the
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Foam, Wood
Suelo Modern Wood Sofa
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo modern wood sofa is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The sofa
Category
2010s North American Modern Sofas
Materials
Hardwood
French Stained Wood Sofa with Cuffed Armrests, France, ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
, who was convinced of the power of good design. This sofa helps to understand Perriand’s words, as it
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Gray Buffalo Leather 2-Seater Sofa with Solid Wood Base, 1990s
Located in Rīga, LV
Vintage 2-seater sofa made of high-quality gray (faded black) buffalo leather with solid pine (I
Category
20th Century European Minimalist Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique English Chester field Sofa with Hand Carved Wood Lion Legs
Located in Pasadena, CA
Wonderful Leather Chesterfield sofa with hand carved wooden lions legs.
English Tifted Leather Sofa
Category
Vintage 1920s British Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Modern 3 Seats with Chaise Lounge Fortune Sofa Made with Wood and Textile
Located in Seroa, PT
walnut wood skirting provide a minimalist aura. Functional and beautiful, this sofa accommodates your
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Textile, Wood
H 33.86 in W 118.12 in D 39.38 in
Stunning 20th Century Beech Wood Sofa with Dual Designs
Located in London, GB
sophistication. This sofa was made in the end of the 20th century and is constructed with high-quality beech wood
Category
20th Century Asian Sofas
Materials
Beech
Superonda Sofa with Organic Shape and Multicouloured Pattern Fabric by Archizoom
By Poltronova, Bethan Laura Wood, Archizoom Associati
Located in Ibiza, Spain
upholstery designed by Bethan Laura Wood.
The Superonda sofa edited by Poltronova is an iconic piece of mid
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 16.93 in W 93.71 in D 13.78 in
Antonio Conversation Sofa Wood and Steel
By Maria Vittoria Paggini
Located in Milan, IT
An ultramodern take on a quaint classic, this sophisticated conversation sofa showcases a
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Wood
BACK TO BACK Upholstered Walnut Wood Sofa With Different Colors Velvet
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
The Back to Back Sofa is an extraordinary blend of elegance and innovation meticulously handcrafted
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Walnut
H 36.82 in W 98.43 in D 43.31 in
Naked Curved Sectional Sofa, 3 Piece with Wood and Paris Safira
Located in Brooklyn, NY
with a solid wood base. The Naked Sectional Sofa is available in a number of different materials
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Northern Europe Biedermeier Birch Sofa with Ebonzied Wood details, Early 1900s
Located in Southampton, NY
Northern Europe Biedermeier Birch Sofa with Ebonzied Wood details, Early 1900s.
Simplified
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Sofas
Materials
Wood, Birch
H 38.5 in W 89.25 in D 28.5 in
MADELEINE Upholstered Curved Sofa with Flower Fabric and Oak Wood Feet
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
Introducing the enchanting Madeline Sofa—a testament to Italian craftsmanship that seamlessly
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Oak
H 31.5 in W 106.3 in D 50.4 in
Handmade Naked Sofa Combo With Bouclê Latte Upholstery and Wood Base
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
Scandinavian 3 Seats with Chaise Lounge Landform Sofa Made with Wood and Textile
Located in Seroa, PT
most iconic design pieces.
Extraordinarily versatile, the modular Landform sofa is designed to
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Textile, Wood
H 29.53 in W 94.49 in D 118.12 in
Wood Labirint Sofa by Andrea Giomi
Located in Geneve, CH
Wood Labirint sofa by Andrea Giomi
Dimensions: D 80 x W 60 x H 84 cm
Materials: painted wood
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
Midcentury 3 Seats with Chaise Lounge Sublime Sofa Made with Wood and Textile
Located in Seroa, PT
comfortable and cozy, are what define Art Deco, as well as our collection.
The Sublime modular sofa offers
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Textile, Wood
H 33.86 in W 137.8 in D 76.78 in
Lacquered Wood Sofa, Mid-18th Century
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant sofa in cream-colored painted wood with golden carvings typical of the 18th century
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Velour Two-Seater Sofa with Solid Wood Legs, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The designer of this sofa evidently attached great and equal importance to form and function. With
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Blackened Wood Napoleon the 3d Sofa
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and unique sofa is made of blackened wood and fabric. It has a very nice shape. This
Category
Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
A wonderful curvaceous 1960s woven wicker and wood sofa with beaded detail
Located in London, GB
A wonderful curvaceous 1960s woven wicker and wood three seater sofa with, beaded detail on the
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wicker, Wood
H 37.8 in W 63 in D 27.56 in
A restored sofa with floating wood arms and metal mounts circa 1960.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A restored sofa with floating wood arms and metal mounts circa 1960. Having new fabric.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Contemporary Sofa in Iroko Wood, Zoumey Sofa by Arno Declercq
By Arno Declercq
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary sofa in Iroko wood - Zoumey sofa by Arno Declercq
Dimensions: D 87 x W 290 x H 70
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen, Wood
European Upholstered Three-Seater Sofa with Stained Wood Legs, Europe ca 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
design, this sofa brings together the best attributes of the era. The six conical wood legs add an
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 33.86 in W 87.41 in D 36.03 in
Swedish Gustavian Period 1780s Painted Wood Sofa with Carved Crest and Apron
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period painted wood sofa circa 1780 with carved crest, tall arms with finials
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Materials
Wood
H 47.75 in W 72.5 in D 23.5 in
Polished Petrified Wood Top Console or Sofa Table with Modern Metal Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A petrified wood top modernly designed console table. This custom console table has been fashioned
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Metal, Iron
Solid wood frame Walnut TAMBU Sofa with down filled upholstery
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Drawing inspiration from the juxtaposition of organic and geometric forms, the TAMBU sofa was born
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Ash, Oak, Walnut
Teak Wood Sofa Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This modern teak wood sofa features a large teak wood slab base, backrest and is elevated by two
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Teak
Butterfly Sofa with Solid Mahogany Wood Structure and Red Velvet
Located in Paris, FR
Sofa butterfly large made with solid mahogany wood structure.
Upholstered with high quality red
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Vintage French Country Carved Curved Wood Sofa with Custom Versace Velvet Fabric
By Gianni Versace
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Vintage French Country Louis XV Style carved wood sofa with custom Versace velvet fabric. The
Category
Vintage 1920s French Hollywood Regency Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 33 in W 79 in D 34 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa with Stained Wood Legs, Italy, Ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
, but as this sofa demonstrates, they eventually found the recipe for the perfect result. Like their
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 32.49 in W 80.12 in D 36.23 in
Jean Gillon "Rodeio" Midcentury brazilian sofa in Wood with Leather, 60s
By Jean Gillon
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
We work with artisans who masterfully restore typical pieces from each period of our history, valuing their different preservation techniques. Teamwork has built this pioneering comp...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 29.93 in W 91.34 in D 36.62 in
Wood Labirint Free Sofa by Andrea Giomi
Located in Geneve, CH
Wood Labirint Free Sofa by Andrea Giomi.
Dimensions: D 80 x W 60 x H 84 cm.
Materials: Various
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
Vintage Boho Hand Carved Burmese Wood Sofa
Located in west palm beach, FL
An extraordinary vintage Boho wood sofa. A hand carved Burmese gem with the more intricate carved
Category
Late 20th Century Burmese Chinoiserie Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Reclaimed Natural Elm Wood Sofa Table 74"
Located in Brea, CA
The artisanal construction methods highlight the elm woods beautiful grain pattern & knots and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Elm, Reclaimed Wood
Wilson Sofa With Canopy
By Provasi
Located in Milan, IT
The Wilson sofa with a stylish canopy offers the perfect blend of comfort and sophistication. Its
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern 3 Seats Sublime Sofa Made with Wood and Textile
Located in Seroa, PT
comfortable and cozy, are what define Art Deco, as well as our collection.
The Sublime modular sofa offers
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Textile, Wood
Modern Hilary Sofa Made with Wood and Textile, Handmade by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
through.
Upholstered in smooth cream fabric, the Freddy sofa is comfortable and elegant at the same
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Textile, Wood
H 30.32 in W 78.75 in D 43.31 in
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Find many varieties of an authentic sofas with wood available at 1stDibs. Each sofas with wood for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and metal. Find 409 options for an antique or vintage sofas with wood now, or shop our selection of 117 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a sofas with wood — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A sofas with wood made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made sofas with wood over the years, but those crafted by Vladimir Kagan, Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier and Adrian Pearsall are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Sofas With Wood?
Prices for a sofas with wood start at $550 and top out at $45,033 with the average selling for $5,896.
Questions About Sofas With Wood
- Which wood is best for sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021The best wood types for furniture are all hard and durable wood types. This includes Walnut, Maple, Mahogany and Oak. Find a range of antique and vintage sofas on 1stDibs.
- 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 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 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.
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Eileen Gray’s Famed Cliffside Villa in the South of France Is Returned to Its Modernist Glory
After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.
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20th Century Cotton Chaise Longues
1950s Natural Fiber Chaise Longues
Curved Chesterfield Sofa
Outdoor Hammock
Poets Sofa
Drop Leaf Demilune Table
Lane Mid Century Sofa
Lane Midcentury Sofa
Poet Sofa
Poet Couch
Chinoiserie Pair Consoles
Lf Upholstery
Z Sofa
4 Seat Grey Sofa
Chesterfield Gray Sofa
Low Poly
King Louis Sofa
Outdoor Wood Bench With Back