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Vintage Rococo Cane Sofa Upholstered in European Hemp Linen Fabric with Down
Located in Brea, CA
Late 19th century to Early 20th century Rococo style sofa with original green and French gray color
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Linen, Hemp, Cane, Wood, Down
Milo Baughman Designed Get Down Sofa
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Milo Baughman in 1964, this simple and handsome sofa is still the perfect fit for a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
English George Smith Style Kilim Design Upholstered Sofa
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand bespoke upholstered sofa made in the style and manner of George Smith and Howard & Sons
Category
20th Century Kilim Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood, Down
Dunbar Furniture Mid-Century Upholstered Three-Seat Sofa
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Ferndale, MI
Mid-Century three seat sofa in a sandy beige and white woven upholstery similar to a boucle. Three
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
New 18th C. Style Wood & Hogan Overstuff Sofa w/ Down Cushions.
Located in North Salem, NY
sofa with rolled arms and luxurious down filled seat cushions is one of the many fine sofas we offers
Category
Antique 18th Century American Sofas
Materials
Abalone, Fabric, Jute, Cotton, Upholstery, Down
Erik Ole Jorgensen for DUX Sofa with Down Cushions in Knoll Fabric
By Erik Ole Jørgensen, Dux of Sweden
Located in South Charleston, WV
fully upholstered also. The result is a modernist sofa, sharp in appearance, comfortable and
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Sofa in Linen and Down Upholstery and Bun Feet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Newly upholstered sofa in neutral linen. This vintage sofa is very well built with hand tied
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate 'Down' Sectional Sofa
By Rossi di Albizzate, Carlo Bartoli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, sectional sofa model 'Down', fabric, lacquered wood, Italy
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
Custom Upholstered or Slip Covered Sofa in Heavy Stone Washed Belgian Linen
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Brea, CA
Bloom Slip Covered Sofa / or Upholstered
Shown: Slip covered in a heavy stone washed Belgian linen
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Foam, Down
21st Century Modern Sofa Upholstered In Leather
By Federico Carandini
Located in Milan, IT
Big Game is inspired by a specific old sofa, classically sober in its lines, open in its volumes
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
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
Duncan Phyfe Upholstered Camel Back Sofa, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Duncan Phyfe upholstered camel back sofa, 19th century. Down cushion seat.
Seat depth is 24”
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
21st Century Modern Italian Sofa Upholstered In Leather
Located in Milan, IT
A simple and essential sofa that integrates a sophisticated comfort and a refined image through the
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
19th Century English Regency Style Upholstered Mahogany Sofa Settee
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive late 19th century upholstered mahogany sofa or settee made in the English Regency taste
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Sofas
Materials
Brass
Chippendale Style Wood & Hogan Mahogany Sofa with 80% Down 20% Feather Cushion
Located in North Salem, NY
a high traditional standard as this sofa deserves. Upholstered in a proper traditional manner, by a
Category
Antique 18th Century American Georgian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Muslin, Cotton, Jute, Mahogany, Fabric
H 41 in W 85 in D 31 in
21st Century Modern Italian Sofa Upholstered In Cotton Corduroy
Located in Milan, IT
A simple and essential sofa that integrates a sophisticated comfort and a refined image through the
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Custom Upholstered Sofa in Striped Silk Fabric by Scalamandre
By Henredon
Located in Pembroke, MA
Salon sofa by Scalamandre by Henredon, and custom upholstered by Scalamandre in silk Simbolo stripe
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
21st Century Modern Italian Sofa Upholstered In Cotton Velvet
Located in Milan, IT
Rich, plush, round volumes and luscious comfort in a small-sized sofa. The ends of the armrests and
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Cisco Brothers English Embroidered Textile Curved Down Castors Sofas, Set of 2
By Cisco Brothers
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
and an exceptionally deep seat lend inviting comfort to the elegant sofa set, whose roomy silhouette
Category
2010s American Other Sofas
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
H 32 in W 97 in D 41 in
Vico Magistretti "Maralunga" 3-seater re-upholstered sofa For Cassina
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in The Hague, NL
If it's classic Italian style you're after, look no further!
Maralunga 3-seat Sofa, designed 1973
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 31.5 in
Thin Sofa with Bowed Arms in an Upholstered Gray Fabric
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
The Thin sofa with bowed arms, upholstered in a gray fabric is here for you and your family. As
Category
2010s Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Fabric
A. Rudin Upholstered Chaise Lounge Sofa with Fortuny Throw Pillows
By A. Rudin, Fortuny
Located in Forney, TX
A fine contemporary A. Rudin chaise lounge sofa, in grey upholstery, with rolled back and single
Category
Late 20th Century American Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
A. Rudin Upholstered Chaise Lounge Sofa with Fortuny Throw Pillows
By A. Rudin, Fortuny
Located in Forney, TX
A fine contemporary A. Rudin chaise lounge sofa, in grey upholstery, with elegantly rolled back and
Category
Late 20th Century American Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Exquisite Original Victorian Kilim Upholstered Sofa Hardwood Turned Front Legs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original Victorian mahogany framed sofa with
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 33.08 in W 70.48 in D 33.47 in
Vintage Compact Herman Miller Sofa Newly Upholstered in Metallic Teal Leather
By Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Compact Sofa Herman Miller Newly Upholstered in Holly Hunt Teal Metallic Leather
Vintage
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 34.5 in W 72 in D 27 in
Swedish Gustavian Carved-Wood and Upholstered Tub Sofa, Early 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish period Gustavian upholstered and carved-wood sofa from the early 19th century. This
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Materials
Wood
Belt Sofa Upholstered in Off-White Fabric and Teak Wood Legs
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
The Belt sofa with detailed arms inspired by the highest European seams, upholstered in a stunning
Category
2010s Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Fabric, Teak
Swedish Neoclassical Style Carved Gilt-Wood & Upholstered Sofa Bench, 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Neoclassic style gilt-wood and upholstered sofa bench from the 19th century. This antique
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 38 in W 70.25 in D 28 in
The Laziness Armchair. Rocking sofa in solid wood, upholstered in linen.
Located in São Paulo, SP
Laziness is a laid-back and spacious rocking armchair, crafted for sitting/lying down and unwinding. The low seat height from the ground draws inspiration from Japanese rocking chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen, Wood
H 30.71 in W 37.41 in D 28.75 in
Grecian Mahogany Scroll Arm Sofa with Brass Trim Newly Upholstered in Velvet
Located in Chicago, IL
Newly Upholstered in Plush Black Italian Velvet
Classic carved mahogany Grecian sofa, newly
Category
Antique 1880s Greek Classical Greek Sofas
Materials
Brass
Modern Loose Cushion Sectional Sofa with Upholstered Legs
By The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
About this piece
This customizable sectional sofa features large loose seat and back cushions
Category
2010s American Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Wood
Matching Pair Late 20th c. Custom Upholstered Cream Silk Damask 3-Seat Sofas
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 20th c., USA, a pair of custom sumptuous three-seat sofas of squared form with slightly flared
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Sofas
Materials
Damask, Silk, Upholstery, Wood, Trimming, Feathers
Fine Three-Seat Sofa Upholstered in an Oatmeal Fabric and Teak Wood Arms
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
The Fine contemporary sofa upholstered in a stunning oatmeal fabric and its arms in a teak wood
Category
2010s Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Teak, Fabric
Handmade Black & Silver Upholstered Sofa Light Hardwood Frame One of Two Pieces
Located in GB
England Art Deco style three seat sofa which is part of a suite
Please note the delivery fee listed is
Category
20th Century English Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 32.68 in W 76.78 in D 34.65 in
Time Taupe Leather Sofa
By CTS Salotti
Located in Milan, IT
Functional yet sophisticated, this sofa will elevate the aesthetic of a modern or classic living
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood, Ash, Down
Alexander Black Sofa by Dom Edizioni
By Dom Edizioni
Located in Milan, IT
Mid-century inspiration and extraordinary comfort define this sofa that since its first
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Other
French Louis XVI Period Sofa
Located in Pembroke, MA
An elegant neoclassical Louis XVI period sofa or canapé, with down-stuffed separate seat cushion
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Down
19th Century Swedish Canapé Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
19th century Swedish canapé sofa: beautifully carved, gray painted sofa adorned with exceptional
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Down, Wood
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
Ralph Lauren Home St. Germain Venetian Sofa
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand hardwood carved St. Germain finished Venetian sofa designed by Ralph Lauren. This imposing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Country Sofas
Materials
Brass
Zeno Ecological Sofa by Brian Sironi
By D3co
Located in Milan, IT
Contemporary and compact, this playful Zeno Beige Sofa by Brian Sironi adds style to any room
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel, Other
Large Curved Modern White Velvet Sofa
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
This large curved sofa was inspired by midcentury Italian design. Upholstered in white crushed
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Foam, Maple, Down
Pebbled Taupe Leather & Antique Nickel Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with all available options.
This version of our Inheritance Sofa is upholstered in putty leather from
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Interior Crafts Tuxedo Pillow Back Sofas in Chenille
By Interior Crafts
Located in Chicago, IL
upholstered Interior Crafts tuxedo / pillow back sofa, masterfully reimagined by VERN + VERA in a modern style
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Chenille, Upholstery, Down
Divo Sofa, Contemporary Sofa
By MORADA Haute Furniture Boutique LLC
Located in Miami, FL
Feel like a movie star on this luxurious sofa upholstered with memory foam and down-filled cushions
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Le Jeune Upholstery Jones Angled Arm Sofa Showroom Model
Located in Miami, FL
. The three loose back cushions are all down and feather-filled. The sofa is upholstered in an off-white
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Down, Feathers
The 'Verneuil' Mohair Sofa by Design Frères
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 'Verneuil' sofa is the latest addition to our exclusive Design Frères line. inspired by Jean
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Steel
Le Jeune Upholstery Shaker 3-Seat Sofa Showroom Model
By Iconic Design Gallery
Located in Miami, FL
and feathers. The sofa is upholstered in a light tan colored velvet with a solid hardwood frame
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Foam, Walnut, Down, Feathers
Very Fine & Elegant Mahogany Serpentine Shaped Carved Hepplewhite Style Sofa
Located in North Salem, NY
A Wood & Hogan sofa with a disciplined elegance for the special home. From a branch of the family
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Hepplewhite Sofas
Materials
Mahogany, Down
H 35 in W 85 in D 31 in
Pair of Bespoke Modern Sofas Atrributed to Gregorius Pineo
Located in Rio Vista, CA
. The sofas feature ebonized Oak frames topped with thick down filled cushions upholstered with a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Down, Oak
Restoration Hardware Woven Rattan Sofa w/ White Upholstery Circa 2007
By Restoration Hardware
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Quality Made Circa 2007 Restoration Hardware woven rattan sofa with down filled white cotton
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Cotton, Rattan, Down
A. Rudin English Roll Arm Sofa No. 2728 in Oatmeal Belgian Linen
Located in Brea, CA
new upholstery, A. Rudin english arm sofa upholstered in an oatmeal Belgian Linen, with 8-way hand
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Linen, Foam, Down
Christian Audigier Grande-Dame French Provincial Toile Tufted Sofa
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental Grande Dame tufted sofa featuring a toile de jouy French provincial style fabric
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood, Down
Antique Black Hand Painted Cane Daybed Sofa with Blue Ticking Upholstery
Located in Brea, CA
Black Painted cane daybed with hand painted details.
Cane is in good condition with an upholstered
Category
20th Century French Sofas
Materials
Chenille, Cane, Wood, Down
John Hutton for Donghia Woven Rattan Block Island Sofa Circa 1990
By John Hutton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1990 Donghia Block Island Sofa designed by John Hutton. Woven rattan frame in very good
Category
1990s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Cotton, Rattan, Down
Tennyson Sofa
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
upholstered body of the sofa terminates upon finely turned polished mahogany bun feet with inset specialist
Category
Antique 19th Century British Regency Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Large Curved Modern Velvet Sofa in Pink Velvet
Located in Greenwich, CT
Large curved sofa inspired by Italian mid-century design. Upholstered in blush pink crushed velvet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Foam, Poplar, Down
Vintage Military Canvas and Blackened Steel Two-Seat Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
version of our Inheritance Two-Seat Sofa is upholstered with salvaged vintage military canvas material
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Steel
CraftAssociates Sofa, Peabody Danish Modern Sofa, Walnut, Slatted
By Lawrence Peabody, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Sofa P-1713 for Craft Associates Furniture is expertly handcrafted and upholstered. This Lawrence
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen, Wood, Walnut
Martin Gray Sofa
By Pier Luigi Frighetto by Black Tie
Located in Milan, IT
simple and charming silhouette, this sofa comprises a poplar and fir structure covered with thermo-bonded
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Other
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Upholstered Down Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal upholstered down sofa for your home. Each upholstered down sofa for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, down and wood. Find 28 options for an antique or vintage upholstered down sofa now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an upholstered down sofa — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each upholstered down sofa bearing Louis XV, Louis XVI or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. Dunbar, Egg Collective and Full Bloom Cottage each produced at least one beautiful upholstered down sofa that is worth considering.
How Much is a Upholstered Down Sofa?
The average selling price for an upholstered down sofa at 1stDibs is $3,900, while they’re typically $1,699 on the low end and $19,050 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 Upholstered Down Sofa
- What is an upholstered chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021An upholstered chair is a type of chair where the sitting area and backrest are cushioned with foam covered in fabric or leather. This cushioning makes it very comfortable to sit on. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage upholstered chairs and other upholstered seating.
- What is an upholstered bed?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021An upholstered bed is a bed that includes a headboard covered in materials such as velvet, suede, leather, among others. This upholstery typically is overlaid upon padding.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To upholster a channel back chair, you will need to remove the seat and back of the chair, measure for new padding and upholstery and make specialized cuts and patterns for the channels. Upholstering channel back chairs is challenging, so if you’re not experienced in upholstering furniture, it’s best to take it to someone who is. Shop a selection of upholstered channel chairs from top sellers 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 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 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.
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