The word "couch" comes from the French coucher, which means "to lie down." Whether used for lying down or sitting upright, the couch has a long history going back all the way to classical Greek and Roman times.
Use this list to identify a number of some common types that antique furniture fans are likely to run across in their adventures.
Boudeuse Sofa
The boudeuse (pronounced boo-duhz) is a type of small upholstered sofa or loveseat of sorts, consisting of two seats sharing a common back so that the sitters face in opposite directions. Developed during the mid-19th century, probably in France, it is characteristic of ornate and luxurious Second Empire furniture, and usually employs coil-spring technology in the seat. It is also known as a dos-à-dos ("back-to-back" in French).
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