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Italian Sofa Attributed to Carlo Enrico Rava in Bouclè Fabric, 1940s
By Rito Valla
Located in Milano, IT
Rare sofa attributed to Carlo Enrico Rava from 1940. The sofa has been restored in a beautiful
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé
Small Art Deco Sofa Newly Upholstered with Acid Green Velvet, 1940s
Located in Florence, IT
Small Art Deco sofa, the sides are made in a fine briar root wood. We have reupholstered with acid
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
1940s Fritz Hansen Three-Seat Sofa in Sheep Skin, Model 1669A
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful Danish "Fritz Hansen" sofa in sheepskin upholstery suitable for open spaces
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Mahogany
Danish Art Deco 3-Seater Banana Sofa in Golden Yellow Velvet, 1940s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Art Deco 3-Seater Banana Sofa in Golden Yellow Velvet, 1940s.
Vintage Art Deco banana
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Guglielmo Ulrich Art Deco Italian Velvet Curved Sofa and Two Armchairs, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Particular sofa and pair of armchairs attributed to the famous architect Guglielmo Ulrich, the
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Curved Art Deco Sofa in Green Velour, Danish Cabinetmaker, Made in 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
cabinetmaker during the Art Deco period in the 1940s. This sofa exude an air of elegance and sophistication
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Velvet
Art Deco Three Seater Sofa, Beech
A Vibrant Fabric, Danish Cabinetmaker, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
Such a beautiful and decadent 3-Seater sofa, armrests and feets in beech with brass fittings, made
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Textile, Beech
Florence Knoll Sofa
By Florence Knoll
Located in Westport, CT
Circa 1940's Florence Knoll Sofa creme weaved Fabric
Category
Vintage 1940s American Sofas
$8,900
Very Rare Vintage, 1940s Hand Dyed Large Brown Leather Chesterfield Club Sofa
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Rare original, 1940s fully restored hand dyed cigar brown leather gentleman’s Chesterfield club
Category
Vintage 1940s British Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Mahogany, Oak
Glamourous Curved Sofa.
Located in Miami, FL
Glamourous 1940's curved sofa, attributed to Dorothy Draper. Newly upholstered in luxurious "rose
Category
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
$8,200
Italian Rococo Sofa
Located in Hanover, MA
WILL BE RETURNED TO REGULAR PRICING AFTER 7 DAYS.
Vintage 1940's Italianate
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Sofas
$2,500
Danish Three-Seater Sofa in Sheepskin with Beech Legs, Denmark circa 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
continents.
The design elements of this sofa - from the curving lines, to the dark wood and luxurious
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Gio Ponti, Curved Four-Seat Sofa, Beige Velvet, Dark Beech Legs, Italy, 1940s
By Casa e Giardino, Gio Ponti
Located in High Point, NC
An organically shaped / curved, large four-seat sofa designed by Gio Ponti. Produced by Casa e
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Coffe Table in Beech Wood by Søren Hansen for Fritz Hansen, 1940’s
By Fritz Hansen, Søren Hansen
Located in Valby, 84
Rare coffee table in beech wood by Søren Hansen for Fritz Hansen manufactured in the 1940’s.
This
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Beech, Lacquer
Swedish Modernist Sofa
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Swedish 1940s Early Modernist Sofa with continuous arm constructed of walnut. Vintage Fabric is
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Sofas
Materials
Walnut, Fabric
$2,800
Danish 1940s Art Deco Banana Form Curved Sofa in the Style of Fritz Hansen
By Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful Danish curved sofa or Banana sofa as the Danes call them. This sofa is a bit unusual
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Three-Piece Midcentury Couch
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Great angles to this three-piece 1940s vinyl couch. Can be used as a full couch or a settee and
Category
Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Mahogany Accent Bronze Gold Chartreuse Mohair Sofa Couch
By Koket
Located in Chattanooga, TN
bronze, copper, brownish-tan and even chartreuse. We're guessing this sofa is circa 1940s. The material
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Mahogany
Slagelse Mobelvaerk 1950s Curved Velvet Sofa
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in London, England
Slagelse Mobelvaerk sofa, 1940s.
Curved Art Deco style sofa from Danish cabinetmakers Slagelse
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Oak, Velvet
Large Sofa Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in New York, NY
1940s Italian elegant long upholstered sofa with single seat cushion, lacquered wood and brass
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Vintage Art Deco Sofa in Boucle
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1940s. This sofa has a streamlined design in which the rounded edges that make up the sofa's structure
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut, Lacquer
Newly Upholstered Mid-Century Modern 1940
s Danish Settee/Loveseat
By Alfred Christensen
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Mid-Century Modern 1950's Danish settee/loveseat in the style of Alfred Christensen. Newly
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bentwood
Vintage Chesterfield Sofa with Original Brown Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A nice early survivor. A beautiful all original Chesterfield sofa from the 1940s. Original brown
Category
Vintage 1940s English Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
French Louis XV Style Sofa by Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Elegant French Louis XV style sofa, circa 1940s, the creme peinte frame with parcel-gilding
Category
Vintage 1940s French Sofas
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Curved Danish Banana Sofa in Mohair Velvet
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Elegantly curved sofa fabricated in Denmark, 1940s. The sofa is and slightly reshaped and
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Teak
Jansen Style French Louis XVI Style Sofa
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
French Louis XVI style sofa, circa 1940s, light gray distress-painted and parcel-gilt, rolled back
Category
Vintage 1940s French Sofas
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Exceptional French Louis XVI Style Canape Sofa
Located in Manhasset, NY
A gorgeous French Louis XVI style giltwood canape sofa, circa 1940s, the lovely carved frame
Category
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Luxe Curved and Grey Velvet Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning curved sofa from the 1930-1940s. Elongated bean shaped sofa is beautiful and fully
Category
Vintage 1930s Modern Sofas
English 1940s Chesterfield Settee
Located in Bellport, NY
Tufted Chesterfield love seat.Beautiful oxblood brown/red,bun feet with two cushions.
Category
Vintage 1940s English Sofas
Materials
Leather
Tufted Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An English 1940s leather tufted two-seat sofa.
Category
Early 20th Century English Sofas
Materials
Leather
$7,500
1940s Mirrored Small Round Table
Located in IT
Eclectic round mirrored table from Italy from 1940s. The mirror surface is decorated with mosaic
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Baroque Revival Sofa Tables
Materials
Mirror
Danish 1940s bananasofa in new sheepskin.
By Knud Mortensen
Located in København K, DK
Original 1930 - 1940s love seat in an organic shape. Restored with new sheepskin. Seat height 43 cm
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Banana Shaped Curved Sofa Covered in Original Green Velvet Danish Midcentury
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved three-seat sofa in green velvet fabric. The sofa has
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in London, GB
Early 1940s Danish Banana three-seat sofa in the manner of architect Flemming Lassen, newly
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin
Danish Midcentury Sofa in Green Mohair with Art Deco Legs
By Mogens Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful Danish three-seat sofa from the 1940s. Similar stance and proportions and seen in Mogens
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Beech
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Early Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa. Early 1940's , early design with great scale, spring seating
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Marta Blomstedt Attributed Sheepskin Sofa
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in London, England
1940s Finnish Made sofa attributed to architect Marta Blomstedt.
The sofa features oiled
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Handsome and Comfortable Knole Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
This 1930s-1940s Knole sofa with carved finials with tassels and intricately carved feet features
Category
Vintage 1930s Unknown Charles II Sofas
English 1940s Chesterfield Tufted Love Seat Settee
Located in Bellport, NY
English Chesterfeild Settee,with tufted back and front.Genorous rolled arms,bun feet.
Category
Vintage 1940s English Sofas
Materials
Leather
Swedish Modern travertine coffee table, Sweden 1940s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Swedish modern coffee table designed and made in Sweden. Produced between the 1940-50s. Made from
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Travertine
1940s Italian Fringed Settee attributed to Fede Cheti
By Fede Cheti
Located in Chicago, IL
1940s Italian fringed fabric settee attributed to Fede Cheti (1905-1978), in original condition
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Large Swedish Sheepskin Sofa c1940s
Located in Uxbridge, GB
This stunning 1940s Swedish curved sofa brings a touch of mid-century elegance to any space
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Birch
Wardrobe Durmast Veneer Mirror Vintage, Italy, 1940s-1950s
Located in Milano, IT
A sofa, two seats. Springs padding and velvet upholstery. Manufactured in Italy, 1940s-1950s.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet
Chesterfield Sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1940
Located in Chorzów, PL
The iconic three-seater Chesterfield style sofa from the 1940s.
The furniture is entirely covered
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
Boman Coffee Table in Brass and Wood, 1940s
By Boman OY
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare Coffee Table manufactured by Boman OY. Heavy brass foot with a wooden surface.
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Brass
Low Table in Walnut, Made in Denmark, 1940s
By William Watting
Located in Lejre, DK
Low table in walnut designed and made in Denmark, circa 1940. Great original condition.
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Walnut
MId-century Mohair Sofa with Flared Arms
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Oakland, CA
1940's three-seat sofa with dramatic flared arms in original green mohair wool velvet.
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
Danish 1940s Curved Banana Shape Loveseat in Green Mohair
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Banana shaped or curved Loveseat made in Denmark, around late 1940's or early 1950's. This small
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Beech
Pair of Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s Sheepskin Armchairs
Located in London, England
Pair of vintage cabinetmaker armchairs produced in Denmark sometime, between 1940-1950. The legs
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Pair of Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s Sheepskin Armchairs
Located in London, England
Pair of vintage cabinetmaker armchairs produced in Denmark sometime, between 1940-1950. The legs
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Pair of Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s Sheepskin Armchairs
Located in London, England
Pair of vintage cabinetmaker armchairs produced in Denmark sometime, between 1940-1950. The legs
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Danish 1940s Curved Banana Shape Loveseat in Green Mohair
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Viggo Boesen style curved loveseat made in Denmark, around late 1930's or early 1940's. This small
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Beech
Danish 1940s Curved Banana Shape Loveseat in Yellow Mohair
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
1940's. This small sofa will make a strong statement in any room. Beautiful round voluptuous lines and
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Beech
1940s Hollywood Turfted Loveseat
Located in New York, NY
This sofa features a scrolled arm design with crescent seat and ebonized walnut legs,upholstered in
Category
Vintage 1950s Sofas
Danish 1940s Curved Banana Shape Loveseat in Green Mohair
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
1940's. This small sofa will make a strong statement in any room. Beautiful round voluptuous lines and
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Beech
Early Dutch Modernist Shearling Sofa, Newly Upholstered
By Hans J. Wegner, Theo Ruth
Located in Raleigh, NC
A stunning vintage 1940s-1950s modernist sofa in the style of Theo Ruth. This piece is incredibly
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Pine
Midcentury Low table by Otto Faerge, Danish Modern, 1940s
By Otto Færge 1
Located in Lejre, DK
Very rare low table in walnut designed by Cabinet maker Otto Faerge. Made in Denmark, circa 1940
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Walnut
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1940s Couches For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of 1940s couches available for sale. The range of distinct 1940s couches — often made from wood, fabric and hardwood — can elevate any home. Find 2784 antique and vintage 1940s couches at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 25 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. 1940s couches have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. 1940s couches are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many 1940s couches are appealing in their simplicity, but Frits Henningsen, Slagelse Møbelvaerk and Fritz Hansen produced popular 1940s couches that are worth a look.
How Much are 1940s Couches?
1940s couches can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $5,003, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $1,120,531.
Finding the Right Sofas for You
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus.
The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.
In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness.
Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.
With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.
Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.
Questions About 1940s Couches
- How can I identify my couch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To identify your couch, look for the maker's markings. Manufacturers choose different places for markings. Some will sew a label onto a cushion or mark one of the legs. Others place their markings on the underside of the frame, so it may be necessary to turn your couch onto its side to locate the marking. Once you've found it, you can search trusted online resources to find out who made your couch and then review information about that particular manufacturer to learn more about your piece's age, style and other characteristics. If you'd like assistance with the process, use the services of a knowledgeable antique dealer or certified appraiser. Explore a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary couches on 1stDibs.
- What is a Turkish couch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024A Turkish couch is a long, low sofa, usually composed of a very thick mattress-like cushion and a wooden frame. Some styles feature arms like traditional sofas, while others are armless. You may sometimes see this type of furniture referred to as a divan. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of couches.
- What is a cloud couch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021The terms “cloud couch” or “cloud sofa” may refer to two specific designs — Restoration Hardware‘s Cloud Sofa is a plush white sofa with no hard edges and an oversized seat upholstered with goose-down stuffing. The other design known by this name is Adrian Pearsall’s low-profile Cloud sofa, one of the contributions to mid-century modern furniture design for which Pearsall is recognized today and among the initial concepts for Craft Associates, the now-legendary furniture company he founded. On 1stDibs, you will find a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary sofas from some of the world’s top dealers.
- What is a couch table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A couch table is a long, narrow table with storage space below that is placed behind a sofa and stands no higher than its back.
- What is a sectional couch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019
A sectional couch is comprised of individual pieces that can be arranged in different positions.
- What is a modular couch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A modular couch differs from traditional couches in that they comprise a series of various moveable sections called modules. They generally include a wide range of options such as moveable arm pieces or chaises longues. These couches offer great flexibility as you can set each module according to your needs. Find a collection of antique and vintage modular couches on 1stDibs today.
- What is a studio couch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024A studio couch is a multifunctional sofa often used in small spaces, such as single-room studio apartments. It usually features a backless design and an adjustable frame. By sliding the frame, a user can convert the sofa into a double bed, so they can sit and sleep on a single piece of furniture. Find a large selection of sofas on 1stDibs.
- What is a chaise on a couch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A chaise is different from a couch or sofa. A comfortable common ground between sofas and daybeds, early iterations of chaise longues were discovered in Ancient Egypt and were later frequently used in both Greece and Rome. The chaise longue is based on a modern French design and is also known as a chaise lounge. This low reclining seat, known in English as a "long chair," has an elongated design with a low back that reaches about half the length of the furniture, allowing a sitter to put their feet up and relax. Shop a range of antique and modern chaise longues and sofas from top sellers and makers around the world.
- What is a vinyl couch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A vinyl couch is a couch made from a chemical called polyvinyl chloride (PVC), which gives it a matte finish. Vinyl couches are smooth to the touch and tend to resemble leather but have less luster than a leather sofa. These couches are quite durable, lasting for many years without cracking like leather. Shop vinyl couches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021There are many kinds of comfortable couches-- it's really a matter of preference. on 1stDibs, you can find a variety of Modern, Art Deco, Victorian, Regency, among many other styles of couches.
- What is a camelback couch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A camelback couch is a sofa that features a curvy back with an arch in the middle that resembles the back of a camel. Depending on the design, the hump can be very prominent or very subtle. You'll find a range of camelback couches on 1stDibs.
- What is an infinity couch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023An infinity couch is a sofa that consists of separate pieces that you can arrange in different ways. A modular sofa is another name for this type of seating solution. On 1stDibs, shop a range of modular sofas.
- What is a fancy couch called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024A fancy couch may sometimes be called a sofa, though some people use the two terms interchangeably. You might also see certain types of couches referred to by their style names. For example, a Chesterfield is a sofa that features rolled arms and button-tufted detailing, usually with leather upholstery. In contrast, one that features an intricately carved exposed wood frame and matching legs is a cabriole sofa. Find a large collection of sofas on 1stDibs.
- How long should couches last?1 Answer
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Vacuum the velvet regularly. If a spill occurs, blot it immediately with a dry cloth. If the stain dries, you can blot it with a cloth dipped in a soap-and-water solution.But test this, or any other cleaning solution, on a hidden spot first to make sure it doesn’t cause damage. Once the fabric is dry, use a soft, dry brush to restore the original direction and loft of the pile.
- How can I make my couch taller?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021There are many ways to increase the height of a couch. These include adding different legs, building a sled base, adding couch risers and changing the feet of the couch to be taller.
- How do I measure a curved couch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To measure a curved couch, first measure the depth from the front to the back and the height from the floor to the top. For length, place the tape measure in one back corner and then extend all the way across to the other back corner. You may also wish to measure the width of the opening, working from the front left inner corner to the right inner corner. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of curved couches.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The side of the couch is considered part of the arm and referred to as the outside arm. You may also hear it called the side frame or the composite splint. Shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 3, 2024The difference between a davenport and a couch comes down to special features. A couch or sofa is an upholstered piece of furniture designed to seat two or more people, while a davenport is a large couch or sofa that can be used as a bed or one that folds out into a bed.
A couch is occasionally called a davenport when the furnishing in question is a large comfortable sofa that can double as a bed or can be converted into a bed. The name comes from a now-defunct New England furniture manufacturer, A.H. Davenport Company, which was established in Cambridge, Massachusetts in the late 19th century. Davenport furnished the homes of the richest Americans during what we now call the Gilded Age.
In the 1880s, thanks largely to the Industrial Revolution, the American economy started booming, and when it did, it created a whole new supply of millionaires. Firms like the Duveen Brothers supplied these families with European decor, and manufacturers such as A.H. Davenport Company furnished their mansions. The term davenport became a synonym for any sofa that looked like the one produced by the popular Massachusetts company.
Find vintage sofas and sofa beds on 1stDibs. - What is a single couch called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A single couch may also be called a settee. It is a long seat made for more than one person. Settees are typically small seats that can fit two or more people, but they aren’t as wide as couches or sofas. A settee is more intimate and offers more sitting room than an armchair. Settees often have a backrest for optimal support and are frequently upholstered. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage sofas and settees today.
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