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Banana Sofa Upholstered Sheep Wool By A Danish Carpenter From 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
The Banana sofa, designed and produced by a Danish master carpenter in the 1940s, is a stunning
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wool
Antique French Art Deco Two-Seat Loveseat Sofa with Cream Upholstery, 1940s
Located in Detroit, MI
This beautiful antique French Art Deco loveseat sofa is circa 1940s. This well-built, elegantly
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Loveseats
Materials
Wool, Upholstery, Wood
Set of 2 Armchairs and a Sofa in the style Gio Ponti for Casa E Giardino, 1940s
By Casa e Giardino, Gio Ponti
Located in taranto, IT
two-seater sofa and a pair of armchairs, wooden structure and upholstery in Cintz cotton fabric in
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Living Room Sets
Materials
Brass
French Bronze Mounted Center, End or Sofa Table with Black Marble Top, 1940s
Located in Miami, FL
Side, central or sofa table with black marble top with white veins. This finely crafted walnut wood
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Italian Art Deco Sofa in Floral Upholstery and Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, fabric, stained beech, brass, Europe, 1940s
This exquisite sofa exudes the Art Deco style of
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
1940s French Satinwood Console Table with Inlay
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1940's Vintage French Satinwood Console/Sofa Table with Inlay and Bronze Mounts.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Console Tables
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Italian Art Deco Sofa Side End Tables in Walnut Woold and Marble
By Melchiorre Bega, Gio Ponti, Dassi, Ico
Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant and refined pair of Italian 1940s Art Deco sofa side tables with great design shape
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Marble
Danish Modern Finn Juhl Sheepskin BO46 sofa, 1946
By Finn Juhl
Located in Uccle, BE
during the 1930s and 1940s. The 46 Sofa embodies his approach to furniture design, with a soft sculptural
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
French 1940s Canapé in Walnut Attributed to Maurice Jallot
By Maurice Jallot
Located in Paris, FR
Rare 1940s three-seat sofa in walnut.
Elegant design and highly refined finishes.
The structure
Category
Vintage 1940s French Canapes
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Haagse School Two Seat Bench in Oak and Beige Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Haagse School sofa, oak, wood, The Netherlands, 1940s
This stately sofa is a stunning example of
Category
Vintage 1940s Benches
Materials
Oak, Fabric
2 Piece Split Reed / Stick Wicker Settee and Chair Set
Located in Sheffield, MA
Stylish 1940's Stick Wicker / split reed sofa and armchair, deep-seated, angular with wide flat
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Rattan
Guglielmo Pecorini 2 elegant beds/somiers in scratched oak.
By Guglielmo Pecorini
Located in Milano, IT
Guglielmo Pecorini
Two elegant beds/somiers in scratched oak.
Also can be placed as Sofas
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
Low small coffee table “Fasce cromate T10” by L.C. Dominioni for Azucena 60s
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Padova, IT
starting from the late 1940s. Chairs, sofas, tables and lamps that have written the history of Made in
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Steel
1940s Sofa by Carl Malmsten
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Brussels, BE
Carl Malmsten (1888-1972)
Sofa
Manufactured by O.H Sjögren
circa 1940
Fabric and wood.
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Italian 1940s Sofa By Guglielmo Ulrich
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Dublin, GB
This is one of Ulrichs most outstanding sofa designs.
This particular sofa was part of Joseph
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Wire Sofa Frame
Located in Nashville, TN
This wire frame is the inners of a 1940's sofa. Having been stripped of all upholstery this wire
Category
Vintage 1940s American Sofas
Materials
Iron
$3,500
Midcentury Banana Sofa
Located in London, GB
Midcentury banana sofa by Slagelse Mobelvaerk.
This is an early 1940s sofa by Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
$3,429
1940
s Ludvig Pontoppidan Sofa
By Ludvig Pontoppidan
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
Wonderful sofa by Ludvig Pontoppidan, 1940’s Denmark. Refurbished and reupholstered in a beautiful
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen, Wood
1940
s Tubular sofa
Located in Den Bommel, NL
Very rare French or Italian sofa. The whole sofa is fully authentic. The tubular steel frame ends
Category
Vintage 1940s French Sofas
$17,500
Scandinavian design curved sofa, 1940’s Sweden
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
This beautiful curved mid-century sofa from 1940’s is upholstered in blue wool fabric and has a
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery
1940s Fritz Hansen Sofa
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940s Fritz Hansen sofa. Denmark.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
$5,800
1940s Danish
Banana
Sofa
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Chilton, GB
A stunning 1940s Danish 'Banana' design two and half-seat sofa. The sofa curves round like the
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Velvet
$3,772
Otto Schulz or John Kãrnhage, Sofa, Sweden 1940
s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Säffle, SE
Lovely shaped Sofa from early 20th mid-century.
The sofa is attributed to both Otto Schulz and
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Two-Seat Sofa, France, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Two-seat sofa with a white-washed wooden base with classical rosette carvings and tapered legs
Category
Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
$18,500 / item
Carl Cederholm Sofa, Sweden 1940s
By Carl Cederholm
Located in Salzburg, Austria
Original Cederholm sofa, producer Stil & Form, Sweden 1940-1950. Light beige corturoy-velvet fabric
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
Danish Sofa, 1940s
Located in Mazowieckie, PL
This Danish sofa from the 1940s remains in original condition throughout.
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas
$1,436
Danish Blue Velvet Banana Sofa, 1940s
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Curved Sofa, 1940s.
Banana shaped curved sofa in blue velvet, made in
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
1940s Scandinavian Sofa
By A. J. Iversen
Located in Brussels, BE
Scandinavian sofa
Manufactured in Denmark,
circa 1940
Wood and fabric
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
$19,147
Paul Frankl Club Sofa, Original 1940s
By Paul Frankl
Located in Alhambra, CA
Rare Art Deco club / speed sofa by acclaimed Art Deco designer Paul Frankl. Iconic streamline
Category
Vintage 1940s North American Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
1940s Italian Vintage Sofa
Located in London, GB
1940s Art Deco Italian sofa.
Re-upholstered with Bute fabric. Fireproof.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Sofas
Art Deco Blue Velvet Sofa, Sweden 1940s
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
This beautiful Swedish three-seater sofa recalls the distinctive design of the Art Deco period
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Adam Style Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Scandinavian Spokeback Sofa, 1940s
Located in Wilnis, UT
A beautiful sofa, manufactured in Scandinavia in the 1940s.
The elegant shape of the backrest is
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Carl-Axel Acking Sofa for Bodafors, 1940s
By Bodafors, Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Alvesta, SE
A very rare and elegant sofa designed by Carl Axel Acking for Bodafors in the 1940s.
We recommend
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Josef Frank Three-Seat Sofa, New Upholstered in Linen Textile, 1940s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Josef Frank three-seat sofa, originally designed in the late 1940s, this model circa 1960s, new
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Sofas
Materials
Linen
1940s Elegant Italian Sofa Table or Console
Located in London, GB
Sleek cherry wood console or sofa table .
The base is wider than the top 109 cm by 50 cm while
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Sofa Tables
Materials
Wood
Kaare Klint sofa model 6092 by Rud. Rasmussen, 1940s Denmark
By Rud Rasmussen
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
, upholstered in striped wool and bored in natural leather. Produced by Rud. Rasmussen’s in 1940’s.
Condition
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wool, Wood
1940s French Rope Twist Sofa in the Manner of Fournier
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A very elegant 1940s three-seat rope twist sofa in the manner of A.M.E Fournier ( 19th century
Category
Early 20th Century French Sofas
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Danish High Back Sofa in Wool and Velvet, 1940s
By Finn Juhl
Located in London, GB
A beautifully designed high back Danish sofa dating from the 1940s. Delicate soft organic curves
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Velvet, Beech
Rare Erik Bertil Karlén Curved Little White Sofa, Sweden, 1940s
By Eric Karlén
Located in ROSHEIM, FR
This rare curved little sofa was designed by Eric Bertil Karlén and produced by his company Firma
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Lambskin, Wood
Elegant Cherrytree Sofa by Guglielmo Ulrich or Paolo Buffa, 1940s
By Paolo Buffa, Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Paris, FR
Gugliemo Ulrich (1904-1977) or Paolo Buffa
Cherrytree sofa with cushions.
Opened crossed arms
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Cherry
1940s Italian Modern Curved Vintage Design Sofa in Beige Velvet-Velour, 3-Seater
By Gio Ponti
Located in Hamburg, DE
We offer you an Art Deco / Mid-Century Modern design sofa from Italy with a beautiful banana curved
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
1940s Italian Loveseat Attributed to Vincenzo Menegatti
Located in London, GB
A two-seat loveseat 1940s Italian design attributed to Vincenzo Menegatti upholstered in pastel
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1940s Modern French Deco Floating Arm Settee with Walnut and Brass Details
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is an immaculate, 1940s French deco settee. The piece is upholstered in a dark tan or brown
Category
20th Century French Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Functionalist Side/Night Table Kovona, 1940s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Depth: 36 cm (including handles)
Period: 1940s
Origin: Czechoslovakia
Manufacturer: Kovona
Style
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Sofa Tables
Materials
Chrome
1940s Coffee Table by Kozelka
Kropacek in Light Oak
By Karel Kozelka
Antonin Kropacek
Located in Karlsruhe, DE
Beautiful coffee table from the 1940s after a draft by K. Kozelka & A. Kropacek, Czech Republic
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Bauhaus Sofa Tables
Materials
Oak, Glass
Sofa in the Style of André Arbus, France, 1940
s
By André Arbus
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Sofa in the style of André Arbus, Bisson Bruneel fabric, France, 1940's. Two legs in lacquered oak.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Lacquer
1940s Curved Italian Design Sofa
Located in London, GB
Charming two seater
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Set of Two Armchairs and Sofa by Guglielmo Ulrich, Italy, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Catania, IT
This set of Italian armchairs and sofa was designed by Guglielmo Ulrich and produced in Italy
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Brass
Set of French Art Deco Newly Beige Upholstered Two Armchairs and a Sofa 1940s
Located in Budapest, Budapest
fabric.
Art Deco, 1940s, Paris, France
Measures: Sofa 72 x 160 x 76 cm
Armchairs 72 x 85 x 76 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Living Room Sets
Materials
Textile, Macassar
Ebonised Sofa with New Cream Upholstery Attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in London, GB
Ebonized wood frame with open crossed arms. Newly reupholstered cushions in cream fabric with black speckles.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Chairs
Materials
Wood
1940s Rare Small Desk or Sofa Table in the Style of Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in London, GB
Amazing small desk / sofa table with glass top . Original glass
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Mid Century Danish Bo64 Sofa by Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl, Bovirke
Located in Camperdown, NSW
Here we have a stunning Sofa BO64, designed by Finn Juhl for Bovirke, Denmark. 1940’s.
Finn Juhl's
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Carved Art Deco Sofa in Gold Leaf, France, circa 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco sofa with relief carving along the frame and ball feet in gold leaf. A stylized flower
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Gold Leaf
A Classic 1940
s Sofa
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful 1940's sofa reupholstered in a yellow cotton sateen.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Sofas
Materials
Cotton, Walnut
$6,800
1940s Sofa
Located in London, GB
1940s Danish sofa , properly made as a private commission. Great quality , the sofa has a sprung
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Sofas
$5,600
1940
s sofa
Located in Westport, CT
circular sofa 1940's
Category
Vintage 1940s American Sectional Sofas
$9,500
Swedish 1940s Sofa
Located in Stockholm, SE
Inviting exclamation mark of a sofa, made for a theatre foyer in central Sweden in the 1940s. Firm
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
$8,783
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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
- 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024In Australia, a couch is often simply called a couch. However, some people also refer to these long upholstered furnishings as sofas or lounges. In some cases, the term couch may be reserved for a more casual piece. Shop a wide range of sofas from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019
The most durable couch fabrics are cotton and linen.
- What is a small couch called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A small couch is called a settee. They’re common in living rooms and other shared areas because they allow you to cozy up to someone and have a conversation with them. Settees are typically small seats that can fit two or more people. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary settees from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021There 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.
AutomatonDecember 16, 2021A 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. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The fainting couch was a seating spot available to women who would faint from having their corsets on too tightly. The silhouette of the couch has a traditional backing like a regular couch with one end open. Browse a selection of fainting couches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A Victorian fainting couch is a piece of furniture that has one raised end and one low end. It accommodates one person who rests their back against the high end and stretches their legs out along the seat. Today, this piece of furniture is known as a chaise lounge. Find a selection of fainting couches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell if a couch is vintage, examine its frame and cushions for tags, labels, and stamps that provide information about the maker. In some cases, the date of manufacturing may appear on these identifying markers. If not, research the manufacturer's name using trusted online resources to get an estimate of its age. Any couch that is 20 or more years old would be considered vintage. Sofas that are 100 years of age or older are antiques. Find a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary couches on 1stDibs.
- How much does a couch weigh?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024How much a couch weighs varies. The average weight of a couch is between 250 and 375 pounds. A couch's size and materials will determine how much it weighs. Generally, sofas that feature solid wood frames and steel spring systems tend to be heavier. Shop a large selection of couches on 1stDibs.
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