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Larsen Sofa
By Susanne Hollis
Located in San Marino, CA
A clean lined tight back sofa with exposed frame, having a loose seat cushion, sitting on tapered
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Hardwood
Ib Kofod-Larsen Two-Seat Sofa
By OPE, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ib Kofod-Larsen two-seat sofa with frame of walnut.
New upholstered cushions in vintage tan
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Leather Sofa by Ib Kofod Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE Möbler
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful sofa by Ib Kofod Larsen, made with high quality light brown leather that has aged nicely
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Leather Sofa by Ib Kofod-Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE Möbler
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful sofa by Ib Kofod-Larsen, made with high quality light brown leather that has aged nicely
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Couch Sofa Loveseat Jack Lenor Larsen Upholstery
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Florence Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful unique Mid-Century Modern couch sofa loveseat with Jack Lenor Larsen upholstery on
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Ib Kofod-Larsen Sofa Model Kandidaten, 1960s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by OPE in Sweden, 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Ib Kofod-Larsen Sculptural Sofa for Selig
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant modern sofa designed by Danish architect and furniture designer Ib-Kofod Larsen for Selig
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Jack Lenor Larsen Style Mid Century Sofa Settee
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jack Lenor Larsen style mid century sofa settee
Sofa setee measures: 73 wide x 33.5 deep x 30 high
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Vintage Danish Teak Sofa by Kofod Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, GB
This is a magnificent vintage Danish sofa, it was designed by IB Kofod Larsen and dates from the
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Teak
Ib Kofod-Larsen Three Seat Candidate Sofa
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ib Kofod-Larsen three-seat sofa with frame of walnut.
New upholstered cushions in vintage tan
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Einar Larsen
Aksel Bender Madsen Red Sofa
By Ejner Larsen, Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in London, GB
Designed by Ejnar Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen this three seater sofa is an incredible piece of mid
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen Sofa by Søren Willadsen in Denmark
By Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa designed by Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen. Produced in Søren Willadsen in Denmark.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Oak
Ib Kofod-Larsen Sofa / Daybed Produced by Seffle Möbelfabrik
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa / daybed designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen. Produced by Seffle Möbelfabrik in Sweden.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Danish Modern Walnut Frame Sofa by Ib Kofod-Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish modern, walnut frame sofa by Ib Kofod-Larsen is newly upholstered in a woven linen blend.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Ib Kofod-Larsen leather sofa by OPE in Sweden
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare leather sofa with rosewood legs designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen. Produced by OPE in Sweden
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig Danish Teak Sofa
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Danish teak sofa by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig. Teak frame with sled base. Beautifully executed sofa
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Danish Modern Walnut Sofa by Ib Kofod-Larsen
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning Danish modern sofa designed by architect and furniture designer Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Danish Modern Ib Kofod Larsen Sofa for Selig
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish modern sofa by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig. Sculptural solid frame with a walnut finish. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Ib Kofod-Larsen Love Seat Sofa for Selig
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Larsen for Selig in Denmark, circa 1960s. This elegant and compact sofa features a solid sculpted walnut
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Walnut
Jack Lenor Larsen Style Tuxedo Sofa by Morgan
Hershman
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Medina, OH
Unique Mid-Century Modern 80's tuxedo sofa by Morgan & Hershman. In its originally retro fabric. In
Category
Vintage 1980s American Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Velvet
Ib Kofod Larsen Mid-Century Danish Modern teak Daybed Sofa
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Wayne, NJ
Ib Kofod Larsen Mid-Century Danish Modern teak Daybed Sofa
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Sofas
Materials
Teak, Fabric
Mid-Century Sofa in the Style of Ib Kofod-Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare mid century sofa in the style of Ib Kofod-Larsen. Probably produced in Denmark.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Oak
Custom 1970s Sofa with Chrome Feet and Larsen Velvet Upholster
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Hudson, NY
Near excellent condition sofa from the 1970s. Barely sat upon. Excellent Jack Lenor Larsen style
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Sofa by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Carlo Gahrn
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Carlo Gahrn
Located in Littleton, CO
In 1957, IB Kofod-Larsen designed this elegant sofa for Carlo Gahrn, and it was produced for only a
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chenille, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Jack Lenor Larsen ~Primavera~ Velvet Sofa
Ottomans
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Gorgeous down filled sofa upholstered in Jack Lenor Larsen Primavera velvet with a pair of oversize
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
$11,000 / set
H 25.5 in W 83.5 in D 32.5 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen Sectional Sofa or Loveseats for Selig
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ib Kofod-Larsen sectional sofa or loveseats for Selig.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Walnut
Ib Kofod-Larsen Sculpted 3-Seat Sofa for Selig
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ib Kofod-Larsen sculpted 3-seat sofa for Selig.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam, Walnut, Fabric, Beech
Jack Lenor Larsen 5 Seat Sofa on Brass Legs
By Dunbar Furniture, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful Jack Lenor Larsen sofa on brass legs. 11 feet long! Original fabric with down filled
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
IB Kofod-Larsen Sled Sofa for Selig, Two Available
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Southampton, NJ
The iconic design by Ib Kofod-Larsen, this pair of sled sofas are sculpted from walnut. Made in
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Midcentury Dunbar Attributed Sofa in Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric
By Dunbar Furniture, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in New York, NY
- a beautiful pattern designed by Anita Askild and Jack Lenor Larsen. The entire sofa, including the
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Cotton
Ib Kofod-Larsen 3-Seater Sculpted Sofa for Selig
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stylish modern sofa designed by Danish architect and furniture designer Ib-Kofod Larsen for Selig
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Beech
Ib Kofod-Larsen Armless Love Seat Sofa for Selig
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant modern love seat designed by Danish architect and furniture designer Ib-Kofod Larsen for
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Walnut
Ib Kofod-Larsen Sofa Model Kandidaten Produced by OPE in Sweden
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa model Kandidaten designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen. Produced by OPE in Sweden.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Teak
$8,915
H 29.53 in W 74.81 in D 31.5 in
Scandinavian Midcentury Kofod Larsen Sofa Upholstered in Black and Gold Linen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, GB
Danish 1950s three-seat sofa by Kofod Larsen with a modernist look. This 20th century sofa is
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen
$4,762
H 30.32 in W 80.71 in D 32.29 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen Sofa Model Kandidaten Produced by OPE in Sweden
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa model Kandidaten designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen. Produced by OPE in Sweden. Matching pair of
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
$4,755
H 29.53 in W 74.81 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century “Blade” Sofa by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig, Denmark
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century sofa designed by IB Kofod Larsen for Selig, Denmark. This sofa is appropriately named
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Ib Kofod-Larsen Sofa Table, Rosewood, Slagelse Møbelværk, 1950s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ib Kofod-Larsen sofa table in veneered rosewood.
Model 404, made by Slagelse Møbelværk.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Rosewood
$1,783
H 20.08 in W 21.66 in D 59.06 in
Sofa Attributed to Tove
Edvard Kindt-Larsen Produced in Denmark
By Tove
Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa attributed to Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen. Produced in Denmark.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Felt, Birch
$7,726
H 29.93 in W 57.49 in D 31.89 in
Danish Modern Teak Slat-Back Sofa Attributed to IB Kofod Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish Modern teak sofa attributed to Kofod Larsen for Selig. Composed of a slat-back construction
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Teak
$3,800
H 28.75 in W 74.5 in L 28.75 in
Milo Baughman Sofa with Jack Lenor Larsen "Patchwork" Upholstery
By Milo Baughman, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Pasadena, CA
This playful and extremely comfortable sofa by Milo Baughman is upholstered in the original textile
Category
Vintage 1970s American Sofas
1970s Style Sofa in Jack Lenor Larsen Chevron Fabric
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Edward Wormley
Located in Redding, CT
1970s style sofa in Jack Lenor Larsen Chevron fabric.Most likely Edward Wormley for Dunbar. This
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Jack Lenor Larsen Mid Century Sectional Sofa
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jack Lenor Larsen Mid Century Sectional Sofa
This sofa measures: 141 wide x 90 deep x 25 inches
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Rare Sofa by Tove
Edvard Kindt Larsen, 1950s
By Tove
Edvard Kindt-Larsen, Thorald Madsens Snedkeri
Located in Lejre, DK
Sofa designed by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen for cabinetmaker Thorald Madsen. Made in Denmark, Great
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Rare Sofa by Tove
Edvard Kindt Larsen, 1959
By Tove
Edvard Kindt-Larsen, Thorald Madsens Snedkeri
Located in Lejre, DK
Sofa designed by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen for cabinetmaker Thorald Madsen. Made in Denmark, Great
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Mid Century Selig Sofa in Jack Lenor Larsen Primavera Upholstery
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Selig
Located in Lutz, FL
Mid Century Modern three seat sofa with chrome trim upholstered in Jack Lenor Larsen Primavera
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Tove
Edvard Kindt-Larsen Sofa for Gustav Bertelsen, 1938
By Tove
Edvard Kindt-Larsen, Gustav Bertelsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Very rare Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen sofa, designed 1938 and executed at cabinetmaker Gustav
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Classic Scandinavian Modernist 4-seat walnut sofa after I b Kofod Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Scandinavian Modernist 4-seat walnut sofa after I b Kofod Larsen,, Wonderful sculptural walnut
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
$4,430
H 29 in W 94 in D 30 in
Tove
Edvard Kindt-Larsen Prisma Sofa by Ludvig Pontoppidan in Denmark
By Tove
Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare Prisma sofa designed by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen. Produced by Ludvig Pontoppidan in
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
$26,747
H 31.5 in W 68.9 in D 27.56 in
Mid-Century
Floating
Walnut Sofa in Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric
By Harvey Probber, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This three-seat sofa in Jack Lenor Larsen original upholstery is mounted to two solid walnut block
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Jack Lenor Larsen Mohair Sofa
Located in Amarillo, TX
Classic Larsen three-seat sofa in original silvery-purple mohair velvet upholstery. Upholstered
Category
Vintage 1970s American Sofas
Mid-Century “Blade” Sofa by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig, Denmark
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century sofa designed by IB Kofod Larsen for Selig, Denmark. This sofa is appropriately named
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech
Danish Modern Teak Frame Sofa by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury, Danish modern, sofa designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig features a distinct, solid
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Two-Piece Sectional Sofa by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig, 1960s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Hamburg, PA
A Mid-Century Modern designer two-piece sectional sofa designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig. This
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
$2,850 / set
H 28.5 in W 99.75 in D 32.5 in
Dunbar - Jack Lenor Larsen Sofa
Located in San Diego, CA
Dunbar three cushion sofa with Jack Lenor Larsen designed primavera velour fabric and down back and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Milo Baughman Sectional Sofa with Jack Lenor Larsen Style Upholstery
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Milo Baughman
Located in Redding, CT
Colorful Milo Baughman sofa in original Upholstery. Amazing condition for this one of a kind beauty
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Jack Larsen Style Sectional Sofa
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Jack Larsen Style Sectional Sofa. Featuring a serpentine
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Milo Baughman Sofa in Primavera Velvet by Jack Lenor Larsen
By Milo Baughman, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Hanover, MA
Milo Baughman tuxedo shape sofa with six covered block feet, two down filled seat cushions and four
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
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Larsen Sofa Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the larsen sofa sofa you’re looking for. A larsen sofa sofa — often made from wood, fabric and hardwood — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a larsen sofa sofa, we have 212 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a larsen sofa sofa — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A larsen sofa sofa, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made larsen sofa sofa has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Ib Kofod-Larsen, Jack Lenor Larsen and Selig are consistently popular.
How Much is a Larsen Sofa Sofa?
A larsen sofa sofa can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,900, while the lowest priced sells for $950 and the highest can go for as much as $116,682.
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 Larsen Sofa Sofa
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 Knoll Sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Knoll sofa, or a Knole sofa, is an interesting piece of furniture that’s believed to have its origins in the 1600s and to be the precursor to the modern sofa. It features two side-by-side cushions and arms that are as high as the back of the sofa. The most interesting feature is that these arms can often be tied back or dropped to change the profile of the sofa. Find an assortment of Knole sofas from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a Chesterfield sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A Chesterfield sofa is a couch with rolled arms that are as tall as the back of the sofa. They always feature deep button tufting everywhere, including the cushion.
- What is a Lawson sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Lawson sofa is characterized by a classic-shaped frame, with deep detachable cushions. The arms might be straight or feature a slight roll. The sofa is often decorated with complementary pillows to offer an extra level of comfort. Find a selection of Lawson sofas from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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