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De Sede DS-164 Three-Seat Sofa in Off-White Upholstery by Hugo de Ruiter
By Hugo de Ruiter, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Revolutionary back-push mechanism DS-164 can be transformed from an open sofa into an elegant
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-164 Right Sofa Bed in Off White Upholstery by Hugo de Ruiter
By De Sede, Hugo de Ruiter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Revolutionary back-push mechanism DS-164 can be transformed from an open sofa into an elegant
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
$15,499 Sale Price / item
18% Off
De Sede Ds-490 Modular Sofa in Off-White Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
rotated independently of each other by 90°; the sofa with modern seat depth thus becomes a recliner for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Sectional Sofa, Five-Seat, Two-Piece, Even Arm, off White, Restored, Excellent
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Kansas City, MO
Sectional sofa in the style of Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Even arm, elegant design. Expertly
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Le Mura Module 90 In Off-White by Tacchini
By Tacchini
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Introducing the Le Mura Module 90 in Off-White by Tacchini. This sleek and modern sofa boasts the
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Fabric
1970s Minimalist Charles Pfister for Knoll Chair
Ottoman Off White Upholstery
By Charles Pfister, Knoll
Located in St. Louis, MO
. Chair shown has down back cushions, possibly original off white fabric, that is showing its age. Some
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Down
Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois Post-Modern Lounge in Off-White Fabric
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
substantial lounge chair as part of the 'Croissant' sofa is designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, and
Category
Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Afra
Tobia Scarpa Off-White Boucle Bastiano Living Room Set for Gavina, 1966
By Gavina, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Designed in 1961 by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, this rare original Bastiano sofa set embodies
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
Haimi, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Finland, 1940s
By Haimi
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white fabric and wood sofa produced by Haimi, Finland, c. 1940s.
Reupholstery recommended
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Casulo, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and off-white fabric sofa produced by Casulo, Brazil, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1980s Organic Modern Serpentine Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 1980s Organic Modern Serpentine Sofa in off white boucle fabric
Dimensions:
31"H x 122"W x
Category
Vintage 1980s American Sofas
Materials
Bouclé
Børge Mogensen, Sofa, Oak, Fabric, Denmark, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and off-white fabric sofa designed by Børge Mogensen and produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Vladimir Kagan, Sofa, Walnut, Fabric, USA, 1960s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in High Point, NC
A possibly unique walnut and off-white fabric sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Kagan
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Modern Curved Italian Boudoir Cloud Sofa
Located in North York, ON
This modern curved Italian boudoir cloud sofa will take your living space to another level with its
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Brass
$14,400 Sale Price
20% Off
American Designer, Sofa, Oak, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and off-white fabric sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Uno Kristiansson, Sofa, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
By Uno Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in High Point, NC
A solid pine and off-white fabric sofa designed by Uno and Östen Kristiansson and produced by Luxus
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Krogenæs Møbler Attribution, Sofa, Pine, Fabric, Norway, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and off-white fabric sofa or bench attributed to Krogenæs Møbler, Norway, c. 1960s.
Overall
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Pine
French Designer, Sofa, Oak, Leather, Fabric, France, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak, brown leather and off-white fabric sofa designed and produced in France, c. 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s French Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Oak
Midcentury Organic Modern Bent Rattan Sofa Demilune Ends
Located in Rio Vista, CA
a rich, dark tone beautifully contrasted by the off white fabric. The sofa has a dramatic profile
Category
20th Century Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Finnish Designer, Sofa, Birch, Fabric, Metal, Finland, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch, off-white fabric and metal sofa designed in Finland, 1930s.
Seat Height (inches): 16
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Metal
A. Brandt Ranch Oak, Sofa Fabric, Oak, USA, 1950s
By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and off-white fabric sofa designed and produced by A. Brandt Ranch Oak, USA, c. 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
A. Brandt Ranch Oak, Sofa Fabric, Oak, USA, 1950s
By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and off-white fabric sofa designed and produced by A. Brandt Ranch Oak, USA, c. 1950s.
Seat
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Post Modern Comma Sofa with Ottoman Adrian Pearsal by Weiman
By Weiman
Located in Wichita, KS
, simple lines. Good condition. Fabric is reupholstered in off-white sherpa.
Dimensions:
Sofa 72" wide
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
A. Brandt Ranch Oak, Sofa Fabric, Oak, USA, 1950s
By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
Located in High Point, NC
A cerused oak and off-white fabric sofa designed and produced by A. Brandt Ranch Oak, USA, c. 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Outdoor Oil-Treated Oak Wood 3 Seater Sofa with Double Mattresses
By Shewekar Elgharably
Located in Cairo, EG
upholstery is made of two separate layers in beige and off-white, giving this sofa even more flair and style
Category
2010s Egyptian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Outdoor Oil-Treated Oak Wood 2 Seater Sofa with Double Mattresses
By Shewekar Elgharably
Located in Cairo, EG
upholstery is made of two separate layers in beige and off-white, giving this sofa even more flair and style
Category
2010s Egyptian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Creme Leather Sofa Como by Giorgio Soressi for Design Within Reach
By Design Within Reach, Giorgio Soressi
Located in Miami, FL
Ivory off-white leather sofa designed by Giorgio Soressi for Design Within Reach (aka DWR). Elegant
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Brazilian Modern Sofa in Hardwood
Boucle by Liceu de Artes, c. 1960s
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in New York, NY
This sofa is made with Rosewood and it has been reupholstered with a beautiful off-white boucle
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Luciano Frigerio, Sectional Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1970s
By Luciano Frigerio
Located in High Point, NC
A sectional dark-stained wood and off-white fabric sofa produced by Luciano Frigerio, Italy, c
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Black Lacquered and Brass Sectional Sofa by Michael Taylor for Baker
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1950’s four piece black lacquered and brass with off white fabric sectional sofa by Michael Taylor
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Brass
De Sede, Mid-Century Modern, DS-600 Sectional Sofa, Leather, Felt, 2024
By De Sede
Located in Manhasset, NY
De Sede, Mid-Century Modern, Non-Stop DS-600, Modular Sectional Sofa, Off-White Leather, Felt, 2024
Category
2010s Swedish Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
A. Brandt Ranch Oak, Fabric, Oak, USA, 1950s
By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
Located in High Point, NC
A cerused oak and off-white fabric sofa designed and produced by A. Brandt Ranch Oak, USA, c. 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
French Art Deco Two Seat Sofa in Off White Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, walnut, faux leather, France, 1930s
This beautifully designed sofa was created during one of
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
off White Sheepskin and Natural Oak Mingle Sofa by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Off white sheepskin and natural oak mingle sofa by Lassen.
Dimensions: W 154 x D 68 x H 74 cm
Category
2010s Danish Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Off White Sheepskin and Smoked Oak Mingle Sofa by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Off white sheepskin and smoked oak mingle sofa by Lassen
Dimensions: W 154 x D 68 x H 74 cm
Category
2010s Danish Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
$20,044 / item
Off White Sheepskin and Smoked Oak Vilhelm Sofa by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Off white sheepskin and smoked oak Vilhelm sofa by Lassen
Dimensions: W 217 x D 88 x H 80 cm
Category
2010s Danish Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Off White Sheepskin and Natural Oak Vilhelm Sofa by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Off White sheepskin and natural oak Vilhelm sofa by Lassen.
Dimensions: W 217 x D 88 x H 80 cm
Category
2010s Danish Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Vintage Purple and Off-White Cloud Sofas after Pearsall, Per Item
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Purple and Off-White Cloud Sofas after Pearsall, Per Item
Offered for sale individually
Category
Late 20th Century American Loveseats
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$2,100 Sale Price / item
25% Off
MCM to Modern Slipper Style Loveseat or Armless Sofa Off White Textured Stripe
Located in Topeka, KS
loveseat, bench, or armless sofa with a bit of a rolled back and it is wearing a lovely off-white textured
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Polyester, Wood
Banquette in Off White Upholstery. Custom built. 7 Feet, 3 inches Long.
Located in Kansas City, MO
Custom made, super high quality banquette / bench / sofa. Off white upholstery seat and seat back
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Florence Knoll 2-Seater Sofa, Classic Mid Century Modern, Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
coarse woven off-white mottled wool fabric.
This sofa dates from the first series productions, Nice
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Chrome
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Settees in New Upholstery
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
We have updated these great looking settees in a new black and off-white chenille weave. The sofas
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
$13,200 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Sofa Copaiba, Off-White sofa with White Porcelain Tile Sidetable
Located in Miami, FL
Designed with an elegant aesthetic, the model offers comfort and the functionality of being a sofa
Category
2010s Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Metal
Pair of White Upholstered Three-Seat Sofas with Off-White Bullion Fringe
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A pair of white upholstered three-seat sofas with off-white Bullion Fringe: The perfect three
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Rare Off-White De Sede DS-76 Sectional Two-Seat Sofa Bed
By De Sede
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rare to find beautiful off-white colored ds-76 sofa by high end manufacturer De Sede from
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Tuya Sofa, in off White Holly Hunt Fabrics, Dark Bronze Patina Feet
By Alexander Purcell Rodrigues
Located in West Hollywood, CA
. The sofa is available in both a right or left chaise version which can be combined with a wood or
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
De Sede DS-450/02 Sofa in Off-White Upholstery by Thomas Althaus
By Thomas Althaus, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
that serve the cause at hand. The DS-450 sofa adapts perfectly to a very wide variety of furnishing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Tuya Angled Sofa, in off White Holly Hunt Fabrics, Dark Bronze Patina Feet
By Alexander Purcell Rodrigues
Located in West Hollywood, CA
. The sofa is available in both a right or left chaise version which can be combined with a wood or
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
De Sede DS-164 Right Sofa Bed in Off White Upholstery by Hugo de Ruiter
By De Sede, Hugo de Ruiter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Revolutionary back-push mechanism DS-164 can be transformed from an open sofa into an elegant
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-164 Three-Seat Sofa in Off-White Upholstery by Hugo de Ruiter
By De Sede, Hugo de Ruiter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Revolutionary back-push mechanism DS-164 can be transformed from an open sofa into an elegant
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede Ds-490 Modular Sofa in Off-White Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
rotated independently of each other by 90°; the sofa with modern seat depth thus becomes a recliner for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
1960s White Fabric on Walnut Legs Sofa by Adrian Pearsall
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
New upholstery in off white fabric, walnut base, Sofa by Adrian Pearsall, USA, 1965.
Very unique
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Danish Modern three seater sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and new off white mohair. Sofa is structurally sound and sturdy.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Teak
Grete Jalk JH180 Johannes Hansen Mahogany Sofa Danish Modern Vintage
By Johannes Hansen, Grete Jalk
Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba
classic sofa designed by Grete Jalk for Johannes Hansen. The sofa features a textural stripe off-white
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Mahogany
Millor Sofa - Three-Seat by Sergio Rodrigues, Mid-Century Modern-Vintage 1965
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Houston, TX
accents, and swathed in opulent off-white leather, this sofa exudes an air of timeless elegance. Boasting
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Sofa and pair of armchairs 800 (off-white) - Steiner edition - circa 1956
By Steiner
Located in Paris, FR
Sofa and pair of armchairs 800
Steiner edition - circa 1956
-Sofa: Height 76 x Depth 84 x
Category
Vintage 1950s French Living Room Sets
Materials
Chrome, Metal, Steel
Millor Armchair- Three-Seat by Sergio Rodrigues, Mid-Century Modern-Vintage 1965
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Houston, TX
metal accents, and swathed in opulent off-white leather, this sofa exudes an air of timeless elegance
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
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Off White Sofas For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of off white sofas for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and fabric, all off white sofas available were constructed with great care. Find 26 antique and vintage off white sofas at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Off white sofas have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Off white sofas are generally popular furniture pieces, but Modern and Mid-Century Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. If space is limited, there are small off white sofas measuring 12 inches across. ERPO, De Sede and B&B Italia each produced beautiful off white sofas that are worth considering.
How Much are Off White Sofas?
Prices for off white sofas can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, off white sofas begin at $366 and can go as high as $36,450, while the average can fetch as much as $2,814.
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 Off White Sofas
- What colors go with white sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The colors that go with a white sofa can be soft, muted hues or mellow tones. Wall colors can be white, beige, soft pale, subtle yellow-gold, warm mocha brown, gray-blue, turquoise blue or sage green. Shop a range of vintage white sofas on 1stDibs today.
- 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.
- What is a Nelson sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024A Nelson sofa is a sofa designed by George Nelson. Introduced in 1968, it features an exposed wooden frame and button-tufted cushions outlined by piping. The American industrial designer created the piece for Herman Miller, and the company continues to manufacture and sell it today. Explore a variety of George Nelson sofas from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a bergère sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A bergère sofa is a piece of furniture more commonly called a bergère chair. The term describes an armchair that features upholstery on its back, arms and seat and a decorative wooden frame. Bergère chairs emerged during the Regency period in France but became especially popular during the Rococo era. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of bergère chairs.
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