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19th Century French Antique Three-Seat High Back Sofa
Located in Sofia, BG
Antique French three-seat high back sofa with wooden elegantly shaped legs terminating in casters
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Sofas
Materials
Linen, Walnut
Gervasoni Ghost 18 High Back Sofa in White Linen Upholstery by Paola Navone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gervasoni Ghost 18 high back sofa in white linen upholstery by Paola Navone
High back sofa
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 43.31 in W 63 in D 35.44 in
Mid Century Velvet Green Tufted High Back Sofa
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Blurring the lines between mid-century modern and Victorian styles, this high-back sofa is a
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Teak
Ash Mid-Century Modern High Back Sofa by Frits Eschauzier Jr, 1967
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and one of a kind Mid-Century Modern high back sofa or bench.
Design by Frits
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Ash
High Back Sofa By Gio Ponti For ISA Bergamo in Bouclé Fabric Upholstery 1950s
By ISA Bergamo, Gio Ponti
Located in Almelo, NL
Elegant three seat high back sofa reupholstered in new bouclé fabric was designed by Gio Ponti and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
H 37.41 in W 76.78 in D 37.41 in
Vintage Boho Split Reed High Back Sofa
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho sofa. A chic split reed construction in a clean and modern shape. Matching
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Bohemian Sofas
Materials
Reed
Pair of Herman Miller 'Hush' High Back Sofas
By NAUGHTONE, Herman Miller
Located in Norwalk, CT
" sofa, characterized by its distinct and refined high-backed wing silhouette, embodies a contemporary
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
High Back Sofa By Gerard van den Berg for Montis in Cognac Leather, 1980's
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A stunning 3-seater high back sofa by Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis.
This magnificent sofa is
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 25.99 in W 79.53 in D 33.86 in
High Back Sofa By Gerard van den Berg for Montis in Cognac Leather, 1980's
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A stunning two seater high back sofa by Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis.
This magnificent sofa is
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 36.23 in W 59.45 in D 33.86 in
High-Backed Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mölgaard-Nielsen, 1950s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A tailored and sculptural high-backed button-tufted sofa, the upholstered body resting on
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Vitra Alcove High Back Sofa by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec 2008
By Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
Located in West Hartford, CT
just a piece of furniture. This is especially true of the Alcove Highback sofa, whose side and back
Category
Early 2000s German Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Steel
Vintage High Back Sofa, Inspired by Gio Ponti Sofa, Italy, 1960s
By Gio Ponti
Located in San Francisco, CA
Classic Mid-Century Modern three-seater sofa in the style of Gio Ponti, circa 1960. This piece
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet
Gerard van den Berg Natural Leather High Back Sofa for Montis
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
High back natural leather sofa by Gerard van Den Berg for Montis. Beautifully worn leather with 3
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Attributed Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian High Back Sofa, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Three-seater sofa attributed Gio Ponti, production in the early 1950s, with high backrest, the
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
H 40.16 in W 80.71 in D 35.44 in
Fine Custom Upholstered High-Back Sofa with Triple X-form Stretcher
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Custom upholstered settee with sloping and flared arms, the back and arms raised above the seat
Category
20th Century Hollywood Regency Sofas
Materials
Wood
High-backed walnut sofa. French work in the style of Louis XIII. Circa 1880
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice High-backed sofa is made of walnut. This is a French work in the style of Louis XIII
Category
Antique 1880s French Louis XIII Sofas
Materials
Walnut
H 45.67 in W 55.91 in D 27.17 in
Pair of rattan sofas
Located in Hellerup, DK
Fantastic pair of vintage 1930s white painted French rattan high back sofas in rarely seen good
Category
Vintage 1930s French Sofas
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Contemporary Velvet Sofa with High Back and Long Seat
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sofa with a high back and long seat that is designed for talking, for lounging, for sharing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Compact Sofa
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
Palisades home.
Unusual high back sofa offers Visual Comfort as well as sitting comfort for three with the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Other
Custom John Roselli - O' Henry House Sofa In Custom Cut Velvet #2
By John Rosselli
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The large and very comfortable High-Back Sofa with shaped arms sloping down to the two part angular
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Custom John Roselli - O' Henry House Sofa In Custom Cut Velvet #1
By John Rosselli
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The large and very comfortable High-Back Sofa with shaped arms sloping down to the two part angular
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Charles Eames Herman Miller Compact Sofa
Located in Pasadena, TX
designed for the living room of their Pacific Palisades home.
Unusual high back sofa offers Visual
Category
Vintage 1960s Sofas
Materials
Iron
Antique Mahogany High Back Bench Sofa, Denmark, circa 1920-1940
Located in Round Top, TX
Handsome mahogany high back sofa made more impressive with carved decorative accents and heavily
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Large French 19th C Napoleon III Tufted Sofa
Located in Buchanan, NY
A large scale French 19th century Napoleon III high backed sofa with cabriole legs. The back of
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Seating Group by Jens-Juul Kristensen for JK Denmark
By Juul Kristensen
Located in Handewitt, DE
High back sofa set 3-2-1 by Jens-Juul Kristensen for JK Denmark. Made in solid oak. Set consisting
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Oak
French Napoleon III Sofa in Pale Orange Velvet and White Fringe
Located in Buchanan, NY
This stunning French high-back sofa, designed in the opulent Napoleon III style, is the embodiment
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Ekornes Leather Sofa Stressless Reclining High-Back
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Wood Frame not teak wood
Model Windsor High Back-Seater.
Label present.
All seats recline and feature a
Category
Early 2000s Norwegian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Handsome Modern Robert Marinelli Sofa High Back Settee
By Robert Marinelli Design
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Handsome Modern Robert Marinelli Sofa High Back Settee
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
Pair of English High Back Antique Walnut Sofas in Linen
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English high back antique walnut sofas in linen-blend upholstery. The sofas have carved
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Sofas
Materials
Linen, Down, Walnut
Early 1900's Design High Wing Back 3 Seat Sofa
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Original early 1900's design high wing back 3 seat sofa. Made in France, 1920's - 1930's. High wing
Category
Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Gerard Van Den Berg Leather "High Noon" High Back Brown Leather Sofa w/ Pillows
By Molteni & C, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century three seater cognac leather "High Noon" sofa by Gerard van den Berg who, after leaving
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 35 in W 79 in D 33 in
Vintage Victorian Style Cherry Wood Floral Tapestry High Cameo Back Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Victorian Style Cherry Wood Floral Tapestry High Cameo Back Sofa. Circa Late 20th Century
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
Ligne Roset by Erwan & Ronan Bouroullec Ploum High Back Red Sofa
By Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Ligne Roset
Located in Basildon, London
layers of foam to ensure the ultimate comfort, while the high back offers additional support.
Fully
Category
2010s French Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Ligne Roset High Back Magenta Ploum Sofa by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec
By Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Ligne Roset
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the Ligne Roset Ploum Sofa, a luxurious addition to any living space. This unique sofa
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam
H 33.08 in W 98.43 in D 43.31 in
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Moss Green High Wing Back Sofa or Settee
Located in New York, NY
-Century Modern style in moss green felt upholstery with a stunning detachable high back . The sofa is rare
Category
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 50.5 in W 60 in D 28.75 in
Nice Small Wide Chesterfield Tan Brown Leather Tufted Sofa with High Back
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
comfortable and good looking sofa, it has a high back so you can rest your whole back including head. The
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 35.83 in W 55.91 in D 37.41 in
Contemporary Modern Naughtone for Herman Miller Hush High Wing-Back 2 Seat Sofa
By Herman Miller, NAUGHTONE
Located in Secaucus, NJ
This fabulous high-back Hush two seat sofa takes inspiration from the classic wing-back chairs
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
H 45.5 in W 53 in D 32 in
Elegant sheepskin leather 2-seater design sofa with charming legs and high back
Located in Harderwijk, NL
. Combined with its high back, this sofa is truly a timeless design classic! It is equipped with removable
Category
20th Century Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin
H 35.44 in W 54.53 in D 32.68 in
Ploum medium Sofa high back by Ligne Roset in Kvadrat Febrik Apparel 433
By Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Ligne Roset
Located in The Hague, NL
high quality fabric selected by Ligne roset for this sofa. Designed by the renowned French duo Ronan
Category
2010s French Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 80.32 in D 43.71 in
Natural Green Sofa Two Seaters in Velvet with High Gloss Hammered Brass Back
Located in Paris, FR
Sofa two seaters natural green in green velvet.
Base and back are in high gloss hammered brass
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sofas
Materials
Brass
H 29.14 in W 70.87 in D 29.14 in
21st Century Liberty Sofa High Back Polished Brass and Natural Cow Fur Cushions
By Bessa
Located in Oporto, PT
modern sensibilities. The curvy and exaggerated shapes of the sofa´s arms symbolize the end of enclosed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass, Metal
H 57.09 in W 86.62 in D 37.01 in
Art Deco 1940 2 Seater Sofa Settee High Back Olive Green Fabric Beech Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
in Europe. It has a very strong appearance, due the high back and the angular shapes in the design
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech
H 47.25 in W 85.04 in D 31.3 in
Alias 866 Eleven High Back Privacy One Seater Sofa with Table in Lacquered Frame
By Alias, PearsonLloyd
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 866 Eleven High Back Privacy One Seater Sofa with Table in Lacquered Frame by PearsonLloyd
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
H 53.94 in W 90.56 in D 31.5 in
Alias 867 Eleven High Back Privacy 2 Seater Sofa in Blue & Sand Lacquered Frame
By PearsonLloyd, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 867 Eleven High Back Privacy 2 Seater Sofa in Blue & Sand Lacquered Frame by PearsonLloyd
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
H 53.94 in W 90.56 in D 64.97 in
Alias 865 Eleven High Back One Seater Sofa in Grey with Black Lacquered Frame
By Alias, PearsonLloyd
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 865 Eleven High Back One Seater Sofa in Grey with Black Lacquered Frame by PearsonLloyd
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
H 53.94 in W 31.5 in D 29.53 in
Alias 863 Eleven High Back Two Seater Sofa in Grey with Black Lacquered Frame
By Alias, PearsonLloyd
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 863 Eleven High Back Two Seater Sofa in Grey with Black Lacquered Frame by PearsonLloyd
Two
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
H 53.94 in W 64.97 in D 29.53 in
Alias 863 Eleven High Back 2 Seater Sofa in Grey &White Lacquered Aluminum Frame
By Alias, PearsonLloyd
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 863 Eleven High Back 2 Seater Sofa in Grey Seat and White Lacquered Aluminum Frame by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
H 53.94 in W 64.97 in D 29.53 in
Alias 863 Eleven High Back 2 Seater Sofa in Blue &White Lacquered Aluminum Frame
By Alias, PearsonLloyd
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 863 Eleven High Back 2 Seater Sofa in Blue Seat and White Lacquered Aluminum Frame by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
H 53.94 in W 64.97 in D 29.53 in
Alias 869 Eleven High Back Work One-seater Sofa w Small Table in Lacquered Frame
By Alias, PearsonLloyd
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 869 Eleven High Back Work One-seater Sofa w Small Table in Lacquered Frame by PearsonLloyd
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
H 53.94 in W 47.25 in D 39.38 in
Alias 867 Eleven High Back Privacy 2 Seater Sofa in Blue w/ Atlas Table in Sand
By Alias, PearsonLloyd
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 867 Eleven High Back Privacy 2 Seater Sofa in Blue w Atlas Table in Sand by PearsonLloyd
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
H 53.94 in W 90.56 in D 64.97 in
Officina ArmChair by Ronan & Erwan Boroullec for MAGIS
By Magis, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
Located in Brooklyn, NY
with a profoundly refined and elegant spirit.
ARMCHAIR / HIGH BACK / SOFA
Frame in wrought iron
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Iron
Jens Risom Tufted Back Sofa in Off White. Expertly Restored
By Jens Risom
Located in Kansas City, MO
This Jens Risom high back tufted back sofa has ben expertly restored and reupholstered in an off
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Contemporary Hush High Wingback Sofa Naughtone for Herman Miller Yellow & Black
By NAUGHTONE, Herman Miller
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Contemporary NaughtOne for Herman Miller Hush high wing back sofa or settee with yellow
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 52 in W 59 in D 32 in
FULLY RESTORED ANTIQUE 1880 GEORGE II STYLE HiGHBACK BROWN LEATHER SETTEE SOFA
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
George II style late Victorian fully restored hand dyed brown leather high back sofa
Please note the
Category
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Settees
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 53.75 in W 58.08 in D 36.62 in
Mid Century Modern Velvet Living Room Set in the Style of Gio Ponti
By ISA Bergamo, Gio Ponti
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
of Bergamo, this set includes a refined three-seater high-back sofa and two matching high-back
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Heavy Carved Pine and Green Leather Loveseat with Sling Arms & High Slatted Back
Located in Los Angeles, CA
carved round top posts with thick wood peg supports and a high slatted back. Cushions and sling arms in
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Iron
H 37.25 in W 67.5 in D 28 in
Finn Juhl high back lounge chair with Original Black Leather, Model 218, Denmark
By France & Daverkosen, Finn Juhl
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Finn Juhl lounge highback chair with original black leather upholstery with a wonderful patina.
Frame of solid teak.
Model 218 from the Jupiter Series, made by France & Daverkosen.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 37.41 in W 33.47 in D 33.47 in
Ole Wanscher Teak 'Senator' Sofa
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This teak high-back two-seat sofa was designed by Ole Wanscher as part of his 'Senator' line, circa
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Model 250 Armless Sofa by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Immaculate Jens Risom Model-250 High back Armless Slipper Sofa. This sofa is STUNNING, the armless
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Italian Curved Three-Seat Sofa in Light Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, fabric and wood, Italy, 1950s.
Simplistic Italian sofa with clean lines and a high back
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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High Back Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal high back sofa for your home. Each high back sofa for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and animal skin. There are 75 variations of the antique or vintage high back sofa you’re looking for, while we also have 5 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a high back sofa — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each high back sofa bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made high back sofa has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Johannes Andersen, Milo Baughman and CFC Silkeborg are consistently popular.
How Much is a High Back Sofa?
The average selling price for a high back sofa at 1stDibs is $4,631, while they’re typically $20 on the low end and $55,191 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About High Back Sofa
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between high-back and low-back sofas is that the former has a taller backrest than the latter. Some people, especially tall men and women, feel that a high-back sofa is more comfortable because the taller back offers more support for the shoulders and neck. Low-back sofas are popular picks for open-plan interiors, as they allow sightlines to be maintained across a space. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of high-back and low-back sofas.
- How high should a sofa table be?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
A sofa table, or a console, should be the same height as the sofa in front of it.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A high back office chair has a tall backrest to provide support to both your back and neck. It helps minimize the risk of chronic neck and back problems. These chairs also come with wheels attached for ease of mobility. Shop a range of antique and vintage high back office chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a curved back sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Curved back sofas are also known as conversation sofas or crescent sofas. Curved sofas are highly coveted as comfortable seating as well as for being a unique seating option. Shop a wide selection of curved back sofas on 1stDibs.
- What is a split back sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A split back sofa is a sofa which features a back that is made up of two separate panels. These panels can be reclined and adjusted separately from one another, allowing for customizable comfort. On 1stDibs, find a range of split back sofas.
- What is a Bow back sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A bow back sofa is a sofa which has a back that bows upward, forming a graceful curve that peaks at the center of the bench and tapers down to the arms. Chairs can also have a bow back design. Browse a collection of bow back furniture from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024What a sofa without a back is called depends on its style. A divan is a casual, low backless sofa, often clad in fabric and tufted. More formal backless sofas, usually framed by scrolled arms, are recamiers. Find a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary sofas on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023High-backed old-fashioned chairs are often called wingback chairs. They may not offer structural support, but the wings on antique and vintage wingback chairs certainly do have a purpose or did, when the design was first conceived in England in the 1600s. Back then, the armchair protrusions were meant to protect the sitter from drafts and from the strong heat radiating from the large fireplaces that were popular at the time. This explains why the wingback is so strongly associated with cozying up by the fireplace. Although the functional aspect of a wingback may be obsolete in the 21st century, the chairs have maintained their popularity over the years and have seen waves of revivals. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern wingback chairs from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
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