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Curved Danish Modern Sofa in Original Brown Wool Upholstery, 1940s
By Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen
Located in Karis, Nyland
A beautifully sculpted example of Danish mid-century design, this curved sofa from the 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Wood
$6,223 Sale Price
20% Off
Rattan Wicker Corner Pretzel Sofa Paul Frankl Style, Italy, 1940s
By Paul Frankl
Located in Rome, IT
Pretzel corner rattan sofa designed in the manner of Paul Frankl. This unique sofa features a bent
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Cane
Large Danish 1940s Banana Form Curved Sofa
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
. These type of sofas was manufactured from the 30's and up through the early 50's. This model is from
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
Nordic Modern Two-Seater Sofa by Oy Boman Ab, Finland 1940s
By Boman OY
Located in Utrecht, NL
embodied simplicity and comfort while showcasing the natural beauty of materials.
This elegant sofa is
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1940s Finnish Curved Sofa with Buttoned Backrest by Carl-Johan Boman
By Carl-Johan Boman
Located in London, GB
This comfortable large sofa is a classic Finnish modern design from the 1940s by Carl-Johan Boman
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Danish Modern Sofa with Leather Upholstery and Oak Frame, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
abandon ornamentation to benefit the form, the maker of this sofa maintained the beauty and warmth
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Oak
Danish Designer, Corner Sofa, Elm, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An elm and light-grey fabric corner sofa or bench designed and produced by an unknown Danish
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Elm
1940s Burl Walnut Queen Anne Style Sofa
Located in Miami, FL
1940s burl walnut Queen Anne style sofa
Burr walnut tops, walnut carcass and cabriole legs.
Category
Mid-20th Century English Queen Anne Sofas
Italian Two-Seater Sofa with Longhair Sheepskin, Italy ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
execution, and exclusivity. The era’s seating models - including this sofa - were created to highlight the
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Restored Vintage 1940
s Five-Strand Square Pretzel Four-Seat Sectional Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Five-strand square pretzel style, Four-seat sectional sofa. This sofa features the famous six
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Sectional Sofas
Materials
Rattan
$4,560 Sale Price
40% Off
Danish Three Seater Sofa Upholstered in
Casentino
Tuscan Fabric, Denmark 1940s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
stylish three seater sofa has been designed and manufactured in Denmark in the 1940s.
It is in excellent
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish Two Seater Sofa Upholstered in
Casentino
Tuscan Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
and stylish two seater sofa has been designed and manufactured in Denmark in the 1940s.
It is in
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Rare Danish sofa in patinated oak, 1940s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sofa attributed to Frits Henningsen in patinated oak new wool.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Oak
Danish Modern Three-Seater Sofa with Twisted Cord Trimming, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Danish design created during the 20th century. As this elegant three-seater sofa shows, the style is
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Modern Two Seater Wooden Sofa in Pine
Sheepskin by Carl Malmsten 1940s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very rare and early Swedish mid century wooden two seater sofa model "Stugan" in stained pine by
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Pine
Swedish Wooden Sofa in Dark Brown Pine by David Rosén
Nordiska Kompaniet 1940s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), David Rosén
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish early mid century wooden "Berga" sofa in dark brown stained pine by David Rosén for
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Pine
Danish Three-Seater Sofa with Stained Beech Legs, Denmark ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
modern Danish sofa encompasses its era’s ethos.
Visually, this sofa represents Danish modernism by
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Italian Modern Wooden Sofa with White Fabric, 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Wooden sofa with white fabric, 1940s
A sofa with wooden structure. The sofa has a
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish Modern, Beige Fabric, Oak, Banana Sofa, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Danish Mid-Century Modern, Beige Fabric, Oak, Banana Sofa, Denmark, 1940s
A Danish cabinetmaker
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Gio Ponti for Casa E Giardino Midcentury Sofa in Bouclé Upholstery Italy 1940s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Almelo, NL
Gio Ponti For Casa E Giardino Midcentury Sofa in Bouclé upholstery Italy 1940s
This midcentury
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
Kaare Klint Sofa # 5011 in Original Cognac Leather Rud Rasmussen, Denmark 1940s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Two-seater sofa model 5011 in original cognac leather and six-legged mahogany base. Produced by Rud
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Danish Modern Finn Juhl "46" Sofa, Dark Lavender Blue Velvet, Carl Brørup, 1940s
By Finn Juhl
Located in Odense, DK
Early and important Finn Juhl "46" sofa made in the 1940s at original manufacturer Carl Brørup. The
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Three-Seat Sofa Attributed to Franco Albini, 1940s
By Franco Albini
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful three-seat sofa from 1940 attributed to Franco Albini in rosewood.
The fabric used for
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
$1,723 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco 1940s Red Two Seater Distressed Sofa Restoration Project As Seen Poirot
Located in London, GB
1940s Art Deco two-seater, distressed sofa, featuring timeless oak wood arms, as seen at Hercule
Category
Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$2,031 Sale Price
20% Off
Guglielmo Ulrich Art Deco Italian Velvet Sofa, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Puglia, Puglia
A large Italian sculptural sofa designed by Guglielmo Ulrich, very comfortable. Recently
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
1940s Frits Henningsen Mahogany Three-Seat Sofa, Denmark
By Fritz Heningsen
Located in Praha, CZ
- Sturdy and stable
- Upholstery in good original condition with minor signs of use
- Measures: High of seat 43cm.
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Three-Seat Sofa in Pine and Cognac Leather by Göperts Möbler, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Göperts, Göperts Möbler
Located in Karis, Nyland
A fine example of early Swedish craftsmanship by Göperts Möbler, this three-seat sofa combines
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Pine
Danish Modern Two-Seater Sofa with an Accent Pillow, Denmark ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
and young functionalist architects. This can be easily seen in this sofa with its gentle curviness and
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Attributed Guglielmo Ulrich Art Deco Italian Velvet Sofa, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Italian sculptural sofa designed by Guglielmo Ulrich, very comfortable. Recently upholstered in
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Isa Bergamo large Art Deco walnut mohair velvet sofa 1940s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Paris, IDF
This exceptional sofa, attributed to Isa Bergamo, and dating from the 1940s, is an outstanding
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Restored 1940s Swedish Art Moderne “Banana Seat” Curved Loveseat Sofa
By Bröderna Anderssons 1
Located in Atlanta, GA
hallmark of high-end Swedish furniture in the late 1940s.
The sofa has undergone a complete restoration to
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Streamlined Moderne Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Elm
Chrome Bauhaus Robert Slezák 3-Seat Sofa, 1940s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia
- Made of chrome, fabric
- Original upholstery
- Dimensions of mattress: W 185cm x D 83cm
- Good, original condition.
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Curved Sofa by Carl-Johan Boman for Boman Oy, Finland, 1940s
By Boman OY, Carl-Johan Boman
Located in Karis, Nyland
stained legs, Finland, 1940s. This exquisite sofa has a classic Scandinavian Modern form including
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Birch
$4,308 Sale Price
20% Off
Svante Skogh, Freestanding Sofa in Floral Fabric, Swedish Modern, 1940s
By Svante Skogh, AB Förenade Möbelfabrikerna Linköping
Located in Odense, DK
A refined and expressive Swedish sofa designed by Svante Skogh for Förenade Möbler, Linköping, mid
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Beech
Sculptural Sofa in Nutwood
Burl, Art Deco, Swedish Cabinetmaker, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful cubist Art Deco sofa made in fantastic burl wood veneer, reupholstered in a luxurious
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Nutwood, Fabric, Birch, Burl
1940s Danish Mohair Sofa with Channel Back and Curved Silhouette
Located in Oakland, CA
Elegant 1940s Danish sofa features a gracefully curved form with vertical channel-back tufting
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair
Restored 1940s Art Deco Sofa Mink Mohair, Matching Chair Available
Located in Detroit, MI
Note: We have additional matching sofa and lounge chair sets undergoing restoration and can offer
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Brass
1940s Style Modernist Custom Sweeping Curved Sofa in Aquamarine Velvet
Located in New York, NY
This refined and sculptural modernist sofa was handcrafted by artisans in New York state, by High
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Velvet
1940s Kaare Klint Three Seater Sofa, Hardwood Legs
Striped Wool Upholstery
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in London, GB
1940s Kaare Klint Three Seater Sofa, with Mahogany Legs & Striped Wool Upholstery with Leather Trim
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wool, Hardwood
$2,676 Sale Price
35% Off
Alfred Christensen Three-Seater Sofa for Slagelse Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1940s
By Alfred Christensen
Located in Utrecht, NL
present sofa in this style is a rare and exquisite example of this.
This sofa has the characteristic
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Flemming Lassen Style, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Curved Sofa, Boucle, 1940s
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Flemming Lassen Style, Danish Cabinetmaker, Mid-Century Modern, Curved Sofa, Beige Boucle, 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé
1940s Banana Sofa In Crimson Brocade Fabric
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Unknown
Era: 1940s
Materials: Beech, Wool
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
Stunning Hollywood Regency Butterfly Wing, 1940s Two-Piece Sectional Sofa
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning 1940s two-piece Hollywood Regency butterfly wing sofa sectional. We have never seen
Category
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Mogens Lassen Rare Scandinavian Modern Sofa in Ivory Sheepskin, Denmark, 1940s
By Mogens Lassen
Located in New York, NY
stained beechwood legs. This iconic 1940s Danish modernist sofa is a rare model built with impeccable
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Wood, Beech
Set of 2 Sofas with Fabric by Fede Cheti, Italy 1940s
By Fede Cheti
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This set of two sofas was designed in Italy in the 1940s and 1950s. It is covered with fabric by
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Wood
1940s Jindřich Halabala Sofa or Bed for UP Závody, Czechoslovakia
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition
- The fabric upholstery has some signs of use
- Confortable.
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Art Deco 3-Seat Sofa Designed by Jindřich Halabala, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia
- Made of chrome, wood
- Sale without mattresses
- Good, original condition.
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Metal
Guglielmo Ulrich, Mid-Century Modern, Three Seat Sofa, White Boucle, Wood, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa by Guglielmo Ulrich, Art Deco Style, Boucle, 1940s
Italian organic
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Textile, Wood
Elegant 1940s Edward Wormley, Dunbar for Modern, Curved Sofa on Mahogany Legs
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in St. Louis, MO
Elegant mid 1940s Edward Wormley for Dunbar curved sofa on six thick mahogany legs, with older re
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Rare Restored "1940s Transition" Rattan Sofa and Lounge Chair Living Room Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
features a sofa and lounge chair with the "1940s Transition" three-stranded arm style. This arm style flows
Category
Vintage 1950s Sofas
Materials
Rattan
$5,370 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Important Otto Schulz Curved Four-Seat Sofa for Boet, Sweden, Mid-1940s
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in The Hague, NL
This important curved sofa was designed by Otto Schulz and produced by his company Boet in
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Chenille, Upholstery, Elm, Pine
Table with Faceted Edge Motif and Fluted Panel Legs, Italy, 1940
s
Located in New York, NY
presents as a very attractive and flexible piece. It would work beautifully as a Library or Sofa table
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Sofa Tables
Materials
Oak
Art Deco 3-Seater Sofa By A Danish Cabinetmaker, Flemming Lassen Style, 1940s
By Flemming Lassen, Kaare Klint, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Odense, DK
Cabinetmaker in the 1940s. The overall impression of this sofa is really good, still with the original vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
1940s Style Modernist Sweeping Curved Sofa in Oyster Velvet by High Style Deco
Located in New York, NY
This stunning modernist sofa was handcrafted by artisans in New York state, by High Style Deco
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
1940
s Dunbar Furniture Two-Tone Side Table Designed by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Two-tone side table designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture, circa late 1940s.
Light
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Wood
$2,125 Sale Price
50% Off
Danish Sofa in Soft Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, wood, upholstery, Denmark, 1940s
This Danish sofa catches the eye due to the exquisitely
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish Curved Sofa in Floral Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Three-seat sofa, fabric, wood, Denmark, 1940s
This delicate banana shaped sofa embodies a dynamic
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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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 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 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 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 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 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.
- Is a leather couch worth it?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024Many furniture lovers and interior designers believe a leather couch is worth it. Although full-grain and top-grain leather upholstery generally costs more than faux leather and textiles, high-quality leather gives a couch a sumptuous feel and elevated appearance. Premium leathers also resist wear and can be easily wiped clean. However, whether or not it's worth buying a leather couch is subjective. At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of leather sofas and other furniture.
- 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 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 long should couches last?1 Answer
- What is a backless couch called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A backless couch is usually called a recamier or a divan. A divan has a long, low seating area formed by a mattress and is usually placed near a wall. It neither has a back nor arms. This couch is perfect for a living room, bedroom or guest room. Find a collection of antique and vintage backless couches on 1stDibs today.
- What is a Moroccan couch called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Moroccan style furniture is sometimes called souk style furniture. Souk-style furniture is known for being low to the ground with colorful, overstuffed upholstered pieces, such as ottomans and poufs. Browse a wide selection of souk-style furniture on 1stDibs.
- Will a firm couch break in?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024Yes, a firm couch will usually break in. As you use a couch, its padding gradually softens. How long the process will take depends on the type of padding present in the couch and how frequently you sit on your new piece. Shop a large selection of sofas from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
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