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What is the best upholstery for a couch?

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What is the best upholstery for a couch?
There are various options available for upholstery for a couch – it is a matter of preference. When selecting the upholstery, it is important to be aware of the cleanability, durability, resistance to dirt, and fading. A higher thread count ensures that the upholstery will last longer. Shop a range of antique and vintage upholstered couches on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
A very popular upholstery for couches in 2021 is 'Bouclé' fabric often utilized in a white or off-white color. Celebrity interiors and top interior designers in recent years have increased the popularity and demand for this type of fabric and now is a very hot trend that is sure to continue throughout the 2020's. We, at Automaton Modern, often use bouclé fabric on sofas by Vladimir Kagan such as the 'Cloud' sofa from Directional which curved shapes and contours are accentuated by the nubby texture of bouclé.
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AutomatonDecember 16, 2021
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Located in NEW YORK, NY
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Caesar Lacquer Curved Sofa 1950s wooden cone feet Mid-century
Located in Palermo, Sicily
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Located in NEW YORK, NY
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Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Danish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Velvet, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
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