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Brunschwig and Fils Cavendish Tight Back Raspberry Pink Red Velvet Sofa
By Brunschwig
Fils
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cavendish tight back sofa BR-2102. Sofa.
Down-filled luxury.
Solid, handmade piece. Wooden feet
Category
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Outstanding Edward Wormley Sectional Sofa
By Edward Wormley
Located in North Miami, FL
Heavy brass legs and down filled, tufted seat sofa is perfect for any large or small space
Category
Vintage 1950s American Sectional Sofas
Materials
Brass
Vintage Danish Two-Seat Leather Sofa by Georg Thams for Vejen Møbelfabrik, 1970
By Georg Thams, Vejen Polstermøbelfabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
legs. Soft and very comfortable down filled cushions.
Sofa has a light and sharp profile on the tall
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Sofa 6720-3 by Preben Fabricius
Jørgen Kastholm, 1968
By Preben Fabricius, Jørgen Kastholm
Located in Utrecht, NL
filled) this sofa sits exceptionally comfortable and is one of the most high end quality sofa's available.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Canvas
Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
Sofa model 6329 designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Mahogany base and down filled cushions
Category
Vintage 1950s Sofas
$12,000
Louis XV Style Settee
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent Louis XV-Style carved sofa, down-filled and original horse hair upholstery, extremely
Category
Early 20th Century French Sofas
$5,400
Chesterfield Sofa Uphosltered in Down Filled Yellow Chenille
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two seat sofa in the traditional Chesterfield style. Large rolled arms and back are deeply button
Category
Vintage 1960s American Loveseats
Lovely French Regency Down Filled Sette Loveseat Sofa
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Super comfortable down-filled French Regency settee. Solid Fruitwood frame with age-related
Category
Vintage 1940s American Regency Loveseats
Materials
Fruitwood
2 Ralph Lauren Henredon Down Filled Suede Nailhead Jamaica Salon Sofas Couch
By Ralph Lauren, Henredon
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of two vintage Ralph Lauren Henredon Jamaica Salon three seat sofas. Inspired by elegant
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Suede, Hardwood
Vintage Mid Century White Floral Down Filled Settee Love Seat Sofa Couch
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century white floral upholstered sofa. Renovated by LT Laquaglia Inc of Dayton Ohio. Features a
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage Mid Century Red Track Arm Settee Love Seat Sofa Couch Down Filled
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century red upholstered sofa. Renovated by LT Laquaglia Inc of Dayton Ohio. Features a
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage Natural Linen Brocade Custom Round Arm Floral Jacquard Sofa, Down-Filled
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous vintage natural linen brocade custom round arm floral Jacquard sofa, down-filled and
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Carved Walnut Good Down Filled French Louis XVI Sofa
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a spectacular French made antique 1890s sofa in the corbielle style. The sofa has a tall
Category
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage French Louis XVI Down Filled Yellow Upholstered Love Seat Settee Sofa
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage French Louis XVI style canapé loveseat or sofa, circa 1970s. Features a wrap around curved
Category
Vintage 1970s Louis XVI Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Danish Leather Wing-Back Lounge Chair
Located in London, GB
Wonderful high wing-back leather lounge chair, Denmark, circa 1960. Down filled cushions. Extremely
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Leather and Rosewood Hans Olsen Chair
Located in Phoenix, AZ
leather french seaming to the upholstered frame and down filled back cushions. Matching sofa also
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Henry P Glass "Intimate Island" Lounge Suite, 1966
By Henry P. Glass, Richbilt MFG
Located in San Diego, CA
reupholstered with foam cushions and down filled back cushions.
Measurements are:
Sofa: 72.5" wide, 28" deep
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Late 19th Century Mahogany Framed Goose Down Filled Sofa
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Late 19th century mahogany framed goose down filled sofa . The sofa is in great antique condition
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Montauk Contemporary Down Filled Sofa
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Montauk contemporary down filled sofa
This sofa measures: 102 wide x 45 deep x 30.5 inches high
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Down
Henredon Custom Red Corduroy Three-Seat Down-Filled Sofa, Cranberry, CLEARANCE
By Henredon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
CLEARANCE Henredon custom dark cranberry red corduroy three-seat down-filled sofa. Gorgeous, well
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Sofas
Materials
Textile
Sumptuous Vintage Baker Down Filled Sofa
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Elegant and formal shapely Baker 70 inch sofa with curved frame with large rolled arms. The fabric
Category
Late 20th Century North American Sofas
Materials
Jacquard, Hardwood, Down, Feathers
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Formal Tuxedo Down Filled Sofa
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Edward Wormley for Dunbar formal, classic and elegant sofa with down filled cushions. Sofa has been
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Down Filled Cushion High Arm Sofa
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Vintage high arms down filled sofa. Very comfortable.
Category
20th Century American Country Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Down
Roche Bobois French 1980s Oxblood Leather Sofa
By Roche Bobois
Located in New York, NY
An original slouchy 1980s French bull leather down filled sofa by Roche Bobois. Made for ultimate
Category
Vintage 1980s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Arne Vodder Black Leather Sofa
By Arne Vodder
Located in Dronten, NL
Comfortable down-filled sofa designed by Arne Vodder for Fritz Hansen.
The original black leather
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Roche Bobois, 1980s Leather Sofa
By Roche Bobois
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful 1980s burgundy leather down filled sofa by the French maker, Roche Bobois. It has a
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Vintage Regency Down Sofa in Rose Cumming’s “Eileen” in White
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bring timeless garden charm indoors with this exquisite vintage Regency-style down-filled sofa
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Feathers
Dorothy Draper Hollywood Regency Baroque Bouquet Sofa, Carleton Varney, Downfill
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Brooklyn, NY
-filled sofa. Scalamandre trim. Striking, luxurious piece that is as comfortable as it is gorgeous. Cloud
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Materials
Textile
Baker Furniture Walnut
Cut Velvet Sofa with Down-Filled Cushions
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Tuxedo sofa with architecturally curved walnut wood across the top back. Walnut legs and creamy
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Walnut, Down
Dorothy Draper Hollywood Regency Armchair Pair, Carleton Varney, Down-Filled
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Brooklyn, NY
-filled sofa. Scalamandre trim. Striking, luxurious piece that is as comfortable as it is gorgeous. Cloud
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Textile
Antique Chippendale Mahogany Down Fill Camelback Parlor Sofa Couch Robert Allen
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique three seat camelback sofa or couch. Made of mahogany with carved accents, scrolled arms
Category
Early 20th Century Chippendale Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage Chippendale Ball and Claw Down-Filled Camel Back Sofa
Located in Wilmington, DE
Vintage Chippendale ball and claw down-filled camel back sofa
What a find. Offered is a vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Vintage Louis XVI-Style Down Filled Settee from Paris Mid-20th Century
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
French Louis XVI-style Bergère sofa, with original paint. Mid-20th century, down filled and very
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Materials
Beech, Down
Ralph Lauren English Rolled-Arm Three-Seat Wyland Sofa, 2004, Down, Mahogany
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ralph Lauren English rolled-arm three-seat Wyland sofa, 2004, Down-filled, mahogany base, brass
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Sofas
Materials
Brass
Roll Arm Three Seat Down Sofa, J Robert Scott
By J. Robert Scott 1
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A contemporary style three seat down filled roll arm sofa attributed to J. Robert Scott with loose
Category
Late 20th Century Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Four Person Sofa by Ward Bennett
By Ward Bennett
Located in Long Island City, NY
long, modern sofa has been reupholstered in an ivory Belgian linen, with down-filled cushions. Sofa
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen, Down
Edward Wormley Sofa
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Wormley for Dunbar, three-seat sofa model 4908.
Features three down filled back cushions, sofa has
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
$14,000
Midcentury Dunbar Sofa Designed by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Las Vegas, NV
expertly crafted beauty. Back cushions are down filled for added comfort. Sofa has been professionally
Category
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Antique Biedermeier Sofa Emerald Green Velvet Walnut
By Biedermeier
Located in Otley, GB
green velvet with feather down filled cushions. A stunning sofa for a lounge, sitting room or bedroom
Category
Antique 1840s German Biedermeier Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
French Louis XV Style Velvet Canapé à Oreilles Sofa
Located in Rio Vista, CA
, and topped with large, deep down filled cushions. This elegant sofa is a wonderful focal point with a
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Fruitwood
Scrumptious Harvey Probber Hot Pink Crescent Sofa, Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning Harvey Probber crescent shaped sofa in amazing vintage condition. You mind will be blown
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid century Danish Modern Beautiful Red Leather 3 Seat Sofa by Børge Mogensen
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
and broken in nicely. Has all original Down filled cushions. Great Danish Modern sofa in worn
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Birch
Mid-Century Danish Modern Beautiful Red Leather 2 Seat Sofa rosewood Legs
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Great small Danish Modern sofa has original down filled cushions. Great condition. Sofa is made in
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Venetian Louis XV Style Seven-Piece Living Room Set, Italy, 18th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
good condition. The sofa and bergere have loose down-filled cushions.
The sofa has a serpentine
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Living Room Sets
Materials
Wood
Armless Dunbar Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Sleek Modern Sofa with Down Filled Back Cusions, and Ebonized Tapered Legs.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
$5,800
Custom Made Down-Filled Sofa
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A classic, clubby, low-slung, down-filled sofa newly covered in a wool windowpane check with
Category
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Materials
Wool
Beautiful Blue Down Filled Sofa with Fringe
Located in St. Louis, MO
Beautiful blue down filled sofa with fringe. Super comfortable and sleek. In Art Deco / Hollywood
Category
Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Sofas
Materials
Down, Upholstery
Milo Baughman For thayer coggin 8
down filled sofa
Located in New York, NY
Stunning and impressive but even more comfortable Milo Baughman 4 seater down filled sofa
Category
20th Century American Sofas
Harvey Probber Mohair down filled sofa
Located in New York, NY
Harvey Probber down filled tuxedo sofa reupholsted in a pewter mohair.
Category
20th Century American Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Foam
Harvey Probber Mohair Down Filled Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Harvey Probber Mohair Sofa
Category
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Foam, Upholstery
19th Century Gustavian Style Upholstered Down Fill Sofa
Located in Stamford, CT
Gustavian style upholstered fill sofa, circa 19th century.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Gustavian Sofas
Materials
Linen, Wood
Milo Baughman 4 seat down filled sofa for Thayer Coggin
Located in New York, NY
Elegant modernist sofa by Milo Baughman ca.1958 for Thayer Coggin. All new natural down filled
Category
20th Century American Sofas
Materials
Wool, Upholstery
Milo Baughman 4 seat down filled sofa for Thayer Coggin
Located in New York, NY
Elegant modernist sofa by Milo Baughman Ca. 1958 for Thayer Coggin. All new natural down filled
Category
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Materials
Wool, Upholstery
Elegant French 40
s Down Sofa / Banquette
Located in Miami, FL
Superb #French #40's down filled sofa with rich green mohair velvet. Elegant 40's legs, curved
Category
Vintage 1940s French Sofas
Materials
Down
Pair of Sofas with Original Larsen Fabric
Located in New York, NY
Pair of down filled Sofas with original Jack Lenor Larsen fabric
Category
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Materials
Down
Carved Ram
s Head Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Down filled couch with beautifully carved ram and hoof motif.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Sofas
$3,200
Pair of Velvet Couches
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of stylish 1940's velvet, down filled couches with elegant lines.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Sofas
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Down Filled Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the down filled sofa you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A down filled sofa — often made from fabric, wood and down — can elevate any home. There are 34 variations of the antique or vintage down filled sofa you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect down filled sofa — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each down filled sofa bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. A well-made down filled sofa has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Baker Furniture Company, Henredon and A. Rudin are consistently popular.
How Much is a Down Filled Sofa?
The average selling price for a down filled sofa at 1stDibs is $3,800, while they’re typically $895 on the low end and $11,500 for the highest priced.
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 Down Filled Sofa
- What is down-filled furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Down-filled furniture is upholstered furniture that features feathers for padding. In some designs, the down takes the place of conventional foam, while in others, it is the sole fill used in cushions. On 1stDibs, find a range of down-filled furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The best filling for sofa seat cushions is really a matter of preference. Filling options include polyester, foam, and feather. While foam is the most popular sofa seat cushion filling, feathers are preferred by those who prioritize softness.
- What is a 14k gold-filled watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024A 14-karat gold-filled watch is a watch made primarily out of base metals and then finished with a thin layer of gold. The term 14-karat refers to a gold alloy that is 58.3% pure gold and 41.7% other metals. Compared to solid gold watches, gold-filled timepieces are typically more accessibly priced. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of gold watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024On a watch, 10-karat gold-filled means that the watch has a specific type of construction executed with a particular material. A gold-filled watch is predominantly a base metal, such as copper, silver or brass. During the crafting process, the watchmaker finishes this base metal with a thin layer of gold. In the case of a 10-karat gold-filled watch, the gold is a 10-karat alloy, meaning it is 41.7% pure gold and 58.3% other metals. Makers can also use other gold alloys, such as 14-karat or 18-karat gold, which are 58.3% and 75% pure gold, respectively. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of gold watches.
- What is a tufted sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021In a tufted sofa, the upholstery fabric is tightly pulled and folded into a geometric pattern and secured by buttons. The cushions on a tufted sofa remain plump and quite comfortable over time. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tufted sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is a Dune sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024A Dune sofa is not a particular type of sofa. Instead, it is a style name that several furniture makers have given to pieces they have produced. Among these makers are Nor11, Maiden Home and Ralph Pucci. You may also see the word “dune” used to indicate the color of a sofa. In this context, the term likely refers to a sandy beige shade.
Mid-century modern furniture and Space Age design enthusiasts know French designer Pierre Paulin for his low-slung Dune seating collection, which is a favorite of musician Frank Ocean. Paulin’s Dune series features four different interchangeable modules for a custom arrangement.
On 1stDibs, find a large selection of sofas. - 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The most comfortable sofa is a personal choice and will depend upon the sofa seat’s depth and height, filling and upholstery, back height and the back-pitch angle to recline or not to recline. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Today, options abound when it comes to style, material and comfort. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern sofas.
- What is a sofa plinth?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A sofa plinth is a low base or pedestal that a sofa rests on. It borrows its name from a platform used to support an arch in classical architecture. People also call statue bases plinths. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage sofas.
- What is a sofa suite?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021Also known as living room suites or a three-piece suite, sofa suites are usually sofas with two matching chairs. On 1stDibs you will find a variety of options for antique, new and vintage sofa suites.
- What is a sofa armchair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024A sofa armchair is a type of armchair. Specifically, the term describes an armchair with thick cushions on its backrest and seat and a deep frame that provides plenty of space for the user to settle in and relax. As a result, it offers the comfort typically associated with a sofa in a single-seat design, which is how this type of accent chair gets its name. Find a large selection of armchairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a serpentine sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A serpentine sofa is an upholstered seating solution with a curvy shape reminiscent of the letter “S.” Vladimir Kagan designed the piece of furniture in 1950, and it has since become one of the best-known couches of the mid-century period. On 1stDibs, find a range of serpentine sofas.
- What is a recamier sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A recamier sofa is a type of couch that features a high curved headrest and a low footrest. This type of sofa is sometimes backless that can be kept flat across the wall. A recamier sofa looks great in a living room, bedroom, study or elsewhere in your home. Shop a range of antique and vintage recamier sofas on 1stDibs.
- What is a Sheraton sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Sheraton sofa refers to a specific neo-classical English furniture style that features round tapered legs with contrasting veneer inlays. Sheraton style grew in popularity in the late 18th century and remains to be a home-décor favorite for its classic style. Shop a selection of authentic Sheraton pieces on 1stDibs.
- What is a chaise on a sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A chaise, also known as a chaise longue (or, as it is sometimes spelled in the United States, a “chaise lounge”), is a long, upholstered sofa in the shape of a chair that can be used to prop one's legs upon. The name "chaise" refers to any long, reclining chair in modern French interior design, and the English translation is "long chair."
- What is a modular sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A modular sofa is an upholstered seating solution meant to accommodate two or more people. Unlike standard sofas, modular designs feature multiple individual pieces that you can mix, match and arrange into different shapes and configurations. You will sometimes see them called sectional sofas. Find a range of modular sofas on 1stDibs.
- What is a studio sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A studio sofa is similar to a futon in that it’s multifunctional. Studio sofas can be converted into a double bed by flattening out the frame.
- What is an Empire sofa?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Empire movement in design started in the 19th century and is characterized by straight lines in rigid symmetrical compositions. Empire sofas, and furniture specifically, are part of the French neoclassical style. Shop a collection of Empire sofas from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An Empire sofa is a type of sofa associated with the Empire style of art and architecture that came out of early 19th-century France. The designs of furniture in the Empire style were actually quite varied depending on the region which interpreted the design principles. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Empire style sofas from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is an Italian sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024An Italian sofa is a sofa manufactured in Italy or produced by an Italian furniture maker. Some well-known Italian furniture brands include B&B Italia, Cassina, Mario Bellini, Alias and Afra Tobia Scarpa. Keep in mind that an Italian sofa is different from an Italian leather sofa. Italian leather is a full-grain, vegetable-tanned leather produced in Italy. High-end furniture makers from all over the world use Italian leather as upholstery. Therefore, a sofa with this name may have been manufactured in Italy or elsewhere. Find a wide variety of sofas on 1stDibs.
- Is a sofa a chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024By the strictest definition, a sofa is not a chair. Generally, a chair is a seating solution for one person. Since a sofa seats more than one person at a time, it usually isn't considered a chair. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary chairs and sofas.
- When was the sofa invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024No one knows for sure when the first sofa was invented. However, ancient versions of the furniture date back to 2000 B.C. in Egypt. Generally, Jay Wellingdon Couch receives credit for inventing the modern sofa in 1895. People even use his surname, Couch, as another name for the sofa. Explore a large selection of couches on 1stDibs.
- Why is it called a sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024Why it is called a sofa is due to the history of the term. Sofa originated from the Arabic word soffa, which describes a low seat covered with plush pillows. French makers began producing their own versions of these furnishings in the 17th century, and by the 18th century, they had spread to other areas in Europe and were being referred to as sofas. Find a wide variety of sofas on 1stDibs.
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Vintage Pearl Clutch
Red Toile
Montauk Furniture
Taylor King
Crewel Fabrics
French Down Filled
Henredon Custom
Stickley Chippendale
Taylor King Furniture
Vintage Crewel Fabric
Fainting Chaise
Montauk Sofa
Stickley Colonial Williamsburg
Toile Sofa
Vintage King Furniture Sofa