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Is sofa American or British?
Sofa is both American and British. In the UK, sofa is the most commonly used term for an upholstered piece of furniture designed to seat two people or more. Americans use the word sofa as well. However, couch is the more popular name for sofas in the U.S. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary sofas.
1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
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Modern English Sofa in 100% Hemp Ecorcé with Down Cushion
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Modern English Arm Sofa Introducing the English Arm Sofa, crafted with heavy weight hemp boasting a soft hand feel for added luxury. This sofa features a down feather wrapped seat c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

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Hemp, Oak, Down

Modern English Sofa in a Caramel Mustard Faux Velvet Mohair with Down Cushion
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing Our Modern English Sofa in beautiful rich Caramel Mustard tone. This piece is designed to be the centerpiece of your living space, combining contemporary elegance with cl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Velvet, Oak, Down

Modern English Sofa in Chestnut Brown in Faux Velvet Mohair with Down Cushion
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing Our Modern English Sofa in beautiful rich Chestnut color. This piece is designed to be the centerpiece of your living space, combining contemporary elegance with classic ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

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Velvet, Cotton, Wood, Oak, Down

Minimalist Curved Sofa With Soft Feminine Silhouette in High-Resistant Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa embodies a refined dialogue between geometry and softness. Its gently rounded profile creates an uninterrupted, fluid contour that wraps gracefully around the seating area,...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas

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Velvet, Foam, Hardwood

Vintage Danish Loveseat Curved Cabinetmaker Sofa, 1940s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Presenting an iconic and sculptural "banana shape" sofa, a masterwork of Danish cabinetmaking artistry from the 1940s. This curved settee embodies the innovative spirit of mid-centur...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Vladimir Kagan “Matinee” Sofa /Daybed for American Leather
Located in Roanoke, VA
Beautiful "Matinee" sofa that doubles as daybed designed by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather. The sofa converts effortlessly into daybed by removing the bolster back and side bol...
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Early 2000s American Post-Modern Sofas

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Textile

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