Design Join the Debate: Can a Corduroy Couch Be Chic? Some interior designers think the furrowed fabric has shed its association with musty 1970s basement sofas. Others don’t. Where do you stand?

Corduroy was a commonly used material for both furniture and clothing in the 1970s, which was a fun and charismatic time for design, so we’re all for bringing it back in a big way.