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What is an Italian sofa?
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An 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.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
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Napoleon III buttoned back and seat sofa with cabriole legs
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very elegant Napoleon III buttoned back and seat sofa. Standing on tall elegant cabriole legs. Great shape from all sides and comfy to use. Ideal occasional sofa or smaller...
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Antique 19th Century Sofas
Materials
Beech
American Designer, Sofa, Oak, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige velvet and oak sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Reupholstered in brand new velvet. Dents and patina present to wood frame.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 30” H...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Velvet, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained wood and green velvet sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Vintage fabric in distressed condition, ideally reupholstered.
Dimensions: 32” H x 74” W x 36” ...
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
San Rafael Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The San Rafael Sofa is a generously proportioned sofa that excels in comfort. The plush wide-channel tufted cushions are tailored beautifully to interlock with the expertly crafted ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Verner Panton 'Easy' Sofa for Verpan
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton 'Easy' sofa for Verpan. Designed in 1963. New, current production.
With its round shapes and layered design, the Easy collection stands out as one of the most visually...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
$11,351 / item
Alcove Contemporary Linear Sofa With Curved Back
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural statement piece defined by its architectural silhouette and introspective form. The Alcove Sofa embraces a bold exterior — rectangular and linear — that gently reveals a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
$12,500 / item