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vintage sofa | sofa | 60s | Sweden
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
vintage sofa | sofa | 60s | Sweden
period | 60's
design | unknown | Sweden
condition | good
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Gianni Songia Sofa for Sormani Late 60's
By Luigi Sormani, Gianni Songia
Located in bari, IT
Three-seater sofa model GS 195 by Gianni songia for Sormani 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Teak
Móveis Cimo Round Sofa, 60's Brazilian Midcentury
By Moveis Cimo
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This amazing lounge sofa is definitely an eyecatcher. The design of this amazing Brazilian hardwood
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
vintage couch daybed 60s Illum Wikkelso
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
vintage couch daybed 60s Illum Wikkelso
period 60's
designs Illum Wrapso N. Eilersen
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Arflex Sofa Triennale Model Design Marco Zanuso 60's Vintage
By Marco Zanuso
Located in taranto, IT
Rare two-seater sofa produced by Arflex, "triennale" model, design Marco Zanuso, late 50s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Vintage Sofa and Matching Armchair, 60s
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Superb set composed by a modular corner sofa in 4 parts, with its matching armchair.
Set entirely
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Wonderful Swedish Mid-Century Sofa Folke Ohlsson DUX Style, circa 60's
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Swedish modern Folke Ohlsson Dux style sofa. This sofa retains its original heavy-weight
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
50s 60s Cocktail Sofa Couch Mid Century Kidney Table Era Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
50s 60s cocktail sofa couch mid century kidney table era design 60s
Object: sofa
Manufacturer
Category
Vintage 1950s German Sofas
Materials
Metal
60s 70s Sofa 3-Seater Couch Seating Set Danish Modern Design Denmark
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s sofa 3-seater couch seating set Danish Modern Design Denmark 60s 70s
Object: sofa
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Sofas
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
60s 70s Teak Sofa Couch L. Olsen & Søn Danish Modern Denmark Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s teak sofa Couch L. Olsen & Søn Danish Modern Denmark Design 60s
Object: 2-seater sofa
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
60s 70s Teak Sofa Couch 2er Svend Aage Eriksen for Glostrup Danish Design
By Glostrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s Teak Sofa Couch 2er Svend Aage Eriksen for Glostrup Danish Design 60s
Object: sofa
Category
Vintage 1970s European Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 29.14 in W 50.99 in D 29.53 in
60s, Danish design, renovated seater "Banana" sofa, genuine sheepskin.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design. Refurbished-reupholstered 2 seater "Banana" sofa. Upholstered in quality
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
H 29.53 in W 66.93 in D 34.65 in
60s 70s Teak Sofa 3 Seater Couch Seating Set Danish Modern Design Denmark
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s teak sofa 3 seater couch seating set Danish Modern Design Denmark
Object: sofa
Category
Vintage 1970s European Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 30.32 in W 72.64 in D 31.11 in
60s 70s teak sofa couch 3-seater Svend Aage Eriksen for Glostrup Danish Design
By Glostrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s teak sofa couch 3-seater Svend Aage Eriksen for Glostrup Danish Design 60s
Object: sofa
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 30.32 in W 74.81 in D 30.32 in
60s 70s Teak 3 Seater Sofa Couch Ole Wanscher Cado France & Son Danish Design
By Ole Wanscher, Cado
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s teak 3 seater sofa couch Ole Wanscher Cado France & Son Danish design
Object: 3 seater
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 31.5 in W 71.66 in D 29.53 in
60s 70s Teak 2 Seater Sofa Couch Ole Wanscher Cado France & Son Danish Design
By Cado, Ole Wanscher
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
1960s-1970s teak 2 seater sofa couch Ole Wanscher Cado France & Son Danish design
Object: 2
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 31.5 in W 49.22 in D 29.53 in
Tufted Black Leather Sofa, Imported from Europe in the '60s
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso, Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
Europe, 1960s
High quality tufted black leather sofa with down filled cushions. Purchased from a
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Cimo S/A Sofa from the 60s, Brazil, structure in Jacaranda
By Moveis Cimo
Located in Curitiba, PR
Cimo S/A sofa from the 60s, Brazil, structure in Jacaranda.
The restoration process only needed
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Jacaranda
60s 70s Dieter Rams for Vitsoe Armchair Program 620 Design Couch Fabric
By Vitsoe, Dieter Rams
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s Dieter Rams for Vitsoe armchair program 620 design couch fabric
Object: 2-seater sofa
Category
Vintage 1970s European Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
H 35.83 in W 60.44 in D 31.89 in
Sofa "Tandem" 3 Seater Design Charles Eames for Herman Miller 60s
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in taranto, IT
the price refers to only one of them
very rare !!
p.s. the armrest that is missing in the photo
Category
Vintage 1960s European Sofas
Materials
Other, Metal, Aluminum
Jean Gillon "Rodeio" Midcentury brazilian sofa in Wood with Leather, 60s
By Jean Gillon
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
We work with artisans who masterfully restore typical pieces from each period of our history, valuing their different preservation techniques. Teamwork has built this pioneering comp...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 29.93 in W 91.34 in D 36.62 in
1950-60s, Danish 3-seater sofa, original condition, cotton/wool, beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 3 seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Light green
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech
H 32.29 in W 66.15 in D 33.86 in
Deadstock Fabric Platform Sofa Set by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, 60s
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Deland, FL
Designed by the incomparable Adrian Pearsall, this iconic set of "Platform" sofas is the epitome of
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
H 29.5 in W 98 in D 33 in
Leather Bastiano Sofa and Armchairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 60s
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Padova, IT
Leather 3 seater Bastiano sofa and 2 armchairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 26.38 in W 83.47 in D 30.71 in
Black “Saratoga” sofa by Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Poltronova 60s, 70s
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Poltronova
Located in Padova, IT
Thanks to a scholarship obtained in 1958, Lella studied Architecture at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology school of architecture and worked as a junior designer in the presti...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 23.63 in W 59.06 in D 35.44 in
White Saratoga sofa by Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Poltronova 60s, 70s
By Poltronova, Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Padova, IT
Thanks to a scholarship obtained in 1958, Lella studied Architecture at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology school of architecture and worked as a junior designer in the presti...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
H 23.63 in W 59.06 in D 35.44 in
60s 70s Dieter Rams for Vitsoe Armchair Program 620 Design Couch Fabric Object
By Vitsoe, Dieter Rams
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s Dieter Rams for Vitsoe armchair program 620 design couch fabric
Object: 2-seater sofa
Category
Vintage 1970s European Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
H 35.83 in W 60.44 in D 31.89 in
1950-60s, Danish 3-seater sofa, original condition, red cotton/wool, beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 3 seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Original red
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Beech
H 31.89 in W 70.87 in D 29.53 in
2167S Platform Boomerang Sofa by Adrian Pearsall in Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric 60s
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Deland, FL
Designed by the incomparable Adrian Pearsall, this iconic Platform "Boomerang" sofa is the epitome
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
H 27 in W 126 in D 52 in
Curved Egg Shape Sofa, in the Style of Ico Parisi, Italy, 1950s / 60s
By Jean Royère, Ico Parisi
Located in London, GB
A superb and unusual Italian 1950s/1960s egg shaped sofa, in the style of Ico Parisi. The sofa has
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 33.27 in W 77.56 in D 31.3 in
Divano Triennale 3 Seater Sofa Design by Marco Zanuso for Arflex 50s, 60s
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Padova, IT
Triennale Three seat sofa designed by Marco Zanuso and produced by Arflex in 1951.
Original fabric
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 32.29 in W 70.87 in D 29.53 in
Orange “Saratoga” 3 seater sofa by Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Poltronova 60s
By Poltronova, Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Padova, IT
Thanks to a scholarship obtained in 1958, Lella studied Architecture at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology school of architecture and worked as a junior designer in the presti...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 23.63 in W 82.68 in D 35.44 in
Cherry Saratoga 3 seater sofa by Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Poltronova 60s
By Poltronova, Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Padova, IT
Thanks to a scholarship obtained in 1958, Lella studied Architecture at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology school of architecture and worked as a junior designer in the presti...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 23.63 in W 82.68 in D 35.44 in
Handsome Tomlinson style X-Long Sofa Pecan Wood Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Tomlinson/Erwin-Lambeth Furniture Company
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome X-long Tomlinson Sophisticate style sofa. This piece retains its original textured stiped
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Matador Leather 3 Seater Sofa by Aage Christiansen for Eran 1960s #642
Located in Lewes, GB
Matador Sofas by Aage Christiansen for Eran dating 1960s.
A great design and shape, Aage
Category
Mid-20th Century Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 30.71 in W 83.47 in D 31.89 in
Pair Of Matador Leather 3 Seater Sofa by Aage Christiansen for Eran 1960s #642
Located in Lewes, GB
A Pair of Matador Sofas by Aage Christiansen for Eran dating 1960s.
Great to find a matching pair
Category
Mid-20th Century Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 30.71 in W 83.47 in D 31.89 in
Rare Knoll # 2577BC Steel Base Sofa by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A rare tufted horizonal upholstered sofa in an oatmeal tight woven fabric with floating back
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Stunning Selig Jack Lenor Larsen Style Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning Selig sofa with Jack Lenor Larsen style cut velvet fabric. The original fabric is in
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Fabulous Milo Baughman Style Walnut Base Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous Milo Baughman style walnut base sofa. The original white nubby fabric is in presentable
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Gorgeous Milo Baughman Signed Armless Sofa Mid-century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous signed Milo Baughman chrome base armless sofa. This piece will need reupholstery but the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Spectacular Harvey Probber Even Arm Tuxedo Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
in this sensational tropical abstract fabric probably in the 80's-has been well cared for! The sofa
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Spectacular Curved Harvey Probber Even Arm Sofa Chartreus Mid-century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Spectacular Harvey Probber curved front even arm sofa. The original chartreus velvet fabric still
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 27.5 in W 85 in D 36 in
Handsome Wormley Dunbar Style Curved 4 Seater Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome Edward Wormley style 4 seater curved sofa. We actually love the original light blue zig
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Sensational Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet Sofa Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern
By Swaim, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Sensational Milo Baughman style Swaim 3 seater sofa with luscious Jack Lenor Larsen Caravan Velvet
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 27 in W 90 in D 35 in
Magnificent Milo Baughman Rosewood Case Sofa Brass Base Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent Milo Baughman rosewood case sofa by Thayer Coggin. This sofa has been reupholstered in
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
I.S.A. - complete living room sofa and pair of armchairs ISA production 1960s
By Gio Ponti, ISA Bergamo
Located in taranto, IT
legno con imbottitura e rivestimento in velluto color giallo/ocra, realizzato da I.S.A. Bergamo su
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 35.44 in W 98.43 in D 39.38 in
Fantastic Milo Baughman Style Rosewood Case Sofa with Chrome Base Mid-Century
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic Milo Baughman Rosewood style case sofa with chrome base. This sofa is spectacular, to say
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
H 23.75 in W 96 in D 34 in
Nanna Ditzel Style Four Seat Sculptural Teak Sofa Mid-Century Danish Modern
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Scandinavian modern four seat sofa with sculpted teak arms and substantial solid teak legs, made
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
H 26.5 in W 84 in D 26.5 in
Rare 2 Tier Vladimir Kagan Omnibus Chaise Lounge Sofa Lucite Mid-Century Modern
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Rare Vladimir Kagan Omnibus 2-tier chaise lounge sofa. These pieces rarely come to market and would
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Lucite
Ultra Rare Milo Baughman James Inc. 4 Seater Sofa Brass Legs Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman, James Inc.
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Ultra rare 4 seater sofa designed by Milo Baughman for James Inc. We just love the sleek brass
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
H 29 in W 101 in D 30 in
1960s Vintage Sofa - Reupholstered
Located in Chicago, IL
I adore this sofa - from the 60s we removed the original yellow fabric, streamlined the sewing in
Category
Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Brass
Rare Antique Victorian Walnut Tufted Serpentine Parlor Corner Sofa Settee Couch
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental Victorian corner parlor sofa featuring serpentine walnut frame with S scroll carved and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Queen Anne Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
H 42 in W 102 in D 60 in
Original 932-Quartet Leather Sectional Sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1964
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
/ loveseat sofa or separated as club / lounge chairs, also can add additional pieces to this set to make it a
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Canvas
H 23 in W 70 in D 36 in
Mid-Century Danish Style Couch
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish style couch, made in Yugoslavia. Classic 60s&70s design.
(Please confirm item location
Category
Mid-20th Century Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
Cylinder Mohair Sofa by Rejo Studio
By REJO design studio
Located in Riyadh, SA
The cylinder sofa was inspired by the 60s style and made from mohair velvet
with walnut legs
Category
2010s Saudi Arabian Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Cotton, Velvet, Beech, Walnut
vintage sofa | bank | 70's | Sweden
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
vintage sofa | bank | 70's | Sweden
period | 60's
design | unknown | Sweden
condition | good
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Pine
1970s Modular Sofa by Patrick Maleterre
Located in Madrid, ES
cozy experience.
Modular sofas were an icon of 60s-70s design, offering a relaxed and comfortable
Category
Vintage 1970s Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Sofa Jules Wabbes original 1st edition.
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Brussels, BE
Sofa designed by the iconic Belgian designer of the 60s, Jules Wabbes.
We are fortunate to be able
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Vintage Danish Sofa in Oak, 1960s.
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Sofa in Oak, 1960s.
Danish Mid-Century Modern couch in solid oak with original
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Oak
Maison Ramsay 1950s Iron Sofa Table
By Maison Ramsay
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Fine gold leaf patinated wrought iron & marble coffee table by Maison Ramsay. Ca 1950 - 60s France.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Marble, Iron, Wrought Iron
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- 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.
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- 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.
- 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.
- What sofas are the most durable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024The sofas that are the most durable are those made of premium materials using techniques that maximize sturdiness and strength. Some long-lasting upholstery options include full- and top-grain leather and tight-weave fabrics. Durable sofas often feature kiln-dried hardwood frames, hand-tied suspension systems and high-resilience foam padding. Shop a diverse assortment of sofas on 1stDibs.
- What is smaller than a sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A loveseat is a piece of upholstered furniture that is smaller than a sofa. Most sofas can accommodate three or more people, while a loveseat generally seats two. Single-seat furniture like accent chairs and armchairs are also smaller than sofas. Shop a collection of living room furniture on 1stDibs.
- What is a Corbusier sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A Corbusier sofa is a sofa designed by Swiss-born Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, best known by his adopted name Le Corbusier. He was a highly influential architect, designer, painter, urban planner and writer whose career spanned almost five decades. With the help of Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier created a number of designs for seating, including the famous LC2 and LC3. Each couples a tubular chrome frame with soft, supple leather upholstery, lending an organic warmth to an industrially made design and is engineered using ergonomic principles to complement the contours of the human form. Find a variety of vintage Le Corbusier 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 Bridgewater sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A Bridgewater sofa is a sofa with a low profile and low arms that are set slightly back from the front of the sofa. Classic Bridgewater sofas also feature a skirt and a rolled back. This is a simple and classic sofa that is an excellent choice for many homes. Shop charming Bridgewater sofas on 1stDibs.
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