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Curved Back Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A curved back sofa with down cushions and mahogany legs. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Category
Vintage 1950s Sofas
1950s Dunbar Curved Back Sofa Newly Upholstered
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Stamford, CT
1950s Dunbar curves back sofa. Newly upholstered in midnight blue (very dark blue) wool by Holland
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Wood, Down
Restored Vintage Blue Velvet Curved Back Sofa
Located in North York, ON
Restored Vintage blue velvet curved back sofa. Masterfully restored by the artisans at Carrocel in
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Elegant Curved Back Sofa By Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An elegant, curved back sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Low profile with rounded back corners
Category
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Napoleon III buttoned curved back sofa
Located in Malton, GB
elegant French buttoned curved back sofa. Neat sizes and ideal for a bedroom or small living space
Category
Antique 19th Century Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Curved Back Sofa, 1970s
By Dunbar Furniture, Roger Sprunger
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Mid-Century Modern curved back sofa
By Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Furniture
USA
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Danish Walnut and Black Vinyl Curved Back Sofa Retro, 1960s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a fabulous, black vinyl and walnut, curved back sofa, made in Denmark
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Large Curved Back Sofa from 1940s
Located in Pasadena, CA
Channel back three seat sofa from the 1940's fully refurbished and reupholstered in a light camel
Category
Vintage 1940s American Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Napoleon III buttoned curved back sofa
Located in Malton, GB
This is a superb quality Napoleon III buttoned back sofa. Very elegant and inviting. The cabriole
Category
Antique 19th Century Sofas
Materials
Beech
Victorian country house curved back sofa
Located in Malton, GB
This is a superb quality late Victorian scroll arm sofa with gorgeous turned mahogany legs and
Category
Antique 19th Century Sofas
Materials
Beech
Victorian country house curved back sofa
Located in Malton, GB
This is a superb quality late Victorian scroll arm sofa with gorgeous turned mahogany legs and
Category
Antique 19th Century Sofas
Materials
Beech
Curved Back Sofa By Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
New sofa by Lawson-Fenning. Available to order for $3250 COM plus 16 yards of fabric.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Tufted Curved Back Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
A transitional tufted curved back bench seat sofa. Curvaceous and shapely, with traditional
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Loveseats
Materials
Fabric
$4,659 / item
Fine Carved Rams Head and Garland Walnut Georgian Curved Back Sofa Settee
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fine carved Georgian curved back sofa settee is a masterful example of 18th-century inspired
Category
Antique 1880s English Georgian Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar- Curved Back Sofa
By Edward Wormley
Located in San Francisco, CA
An Edward Wormley sofa for Dunbar circa 1960 with eight mahogany legs. The sofa has been
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Roger Sprunger Curved Back Sofa for Dunbar
By Roger Sprunger, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Roger Sprunger designed sofa, great plains mohair upholstery with walnut base. Dunbar text on
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Large Italian Curved Back Sofa, Attributed to Minotti
By Minotti
Located in Buchanan, NY
Unusual sofa with gracious curved back and newly upholstered in a beige chenille fabric. Attributed
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Sofas
GRACEFUL CURVED BACK SOFA IN A CHAMPAGNE SILK VELVET
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful sofa with a graceful curved back upholstered in a luxurious silk velvet.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
GRACEFUL CURVED BACK SOFA IN A CHAMPAGNE SILK VELVET
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful sofa with a graceful curved back upholstered in a luxurious champagne silk velvet.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Mid-Century Modern Curved Back Sofa after Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rounded back stylish sofa from 1980s in the style of Milo Baughman. This sofa is super
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Curved Back Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Absolutely gorgeous curvevd back sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Expertly finished in a plum
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Vintage Painted and Upholstered Louis XV Style Curved Back Sofa
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
rose and flower garland trailing down
the top back of the sofa. There is not a cushion, one can be
Category
20th Century Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Danish Curved Back Sofa, Original Floral Velour Fabric, Channel Back, 1950s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Round Rock, TX
Danish channel back ‘banana’ sofa / settee in original floral velour, c. 1950s.
This beautiful
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Curved Sofa with Chromed Base
Located in Pasadena, CA
Curved back sofa with chromed tubular frame.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Edward Wormley Curved Bracket Back Sofa
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Wormley for Dunbar four bracket curved back sofa.
Mahogany frame securely holds a reupholstered
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vladimir Kagan Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Curved back sofa w/grey upholstery
Category
Vintage 1970s American Sofas
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Italian 50s Rossi di Albizzate Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegantly curved back sofa from the mid century Italian masters...
Category
Vintage 1950s Sofas
Claw Foot Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Curved back sofa. The front legs are claw feet resting on a round ball.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Sofas
Materials
Wood
$2,995
1930s Danish Curved Sofa in Original Mohair
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Oakland, CA
Early 1930s curved back sofa in the original mohair fabric with brass tacks along outer edge, eight
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Mohair
Vladimir Kagan Sofa
Located in Pasadena, CA
This curved back sofa is newly reupholstered in cream ultra-suede. The sofa comfortably seats three.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
$6,800
Jens Risom Three Seat Sofa
By Jens Risom
Located in Chicago, IL
Risom for Risom Design Inc. Curved Back Sofa Model 2516
Showing three separate back cushions
Category
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$12,000
1950s Curved Back Tapered Legs Gray Velvet Sofa Italian Design Attributed Ulrich
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in London, GB
A late 1940s early 1950s outstanding Italian design curved back sofa. Charcoal gray velvet
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
American Art Deco Sofa
Located in New York, NY
A great 1930's American Art Deco asymetrical swooping curved back sofa done in a mink color antique
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Cotton, Wool
$8,800
1940
s Hollywood Glam Sofa
Located in North Miami, FL
The epitome of the glamorous hollywood 40's. Two piece curved back sofa stuffed with down. Simple
Category
Vintage 1940s American Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Federico Munari Mid-Century Italian Large Curved Sofa, 1950s, Re-Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Mid-Century Modern curved back sofa in pink boucle features comfortable upholstered design
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Italian Sculptural Sofa in Velvet Attributed to Federico Munari, Italy, 1950s
By Federico Munari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This modern curved back sofa in green velvet features comfortable upholstered design with six brass
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Italian Sculptural Sofa in Velvet Attributed to Federico Munari, Italy, 1950s
By Federico Munari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This modern curved back sofa in green velvet features comfortable upholstered design with six brass
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
B&B Italia Sity Modular Sectional Sofa and Chaise Lounge Set by Antonio Citterio
By Antonio Citterio
Located in Lambertville, NJ
left-arm curved back sofa, one right-arm chaise and one left-arm chaise for multiple configurations
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Outrageous Adrian Pearsall Walnut and Chrome Bolt Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
stopper. We do have the matching curved back sofa if you need something to match. This chair retains it's
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Curved Sofa with Rolled and Tufted Back
Located in Chicago, IL
. The curved shape and channeled back cushioning is very comfortable and facilitates conversation
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hungarian Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Custom Curved Channel Back Sofa by Carrocel
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Custom curved channel back sofa by Carrocel. Displayed with a Gold Leafed Platform and luxurious
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Sofas
Materials
Gold Leaf
20th Century Swedish Curved Back Lounge Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Stylish mid-century Swedish sofa.
The sofa is a good size sitting up to three adults. Featuring an
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Beech
Mid Century Swedish Curved Back Lounge Sofa
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very stylish mid century Swedish sofa which I have opted to upholster in a gorgeous
Category
20th Century Sofas
Materials
Beech
c.1900 Curved back English country house sofa
Located in Malton, GB
used everyday.
This is a very elegant c.1900 English country house sofa. The curved back and the scroll
Category
Antique 19th Century Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Vintage Chesterfield Style Curved Back Black Leatherette Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Chesterfield Style Curved Back Black Leatherette Sofa
This amazing and sturdy 1950’s
Category
Vintage 1950s American Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Brass
Wool Sofa with Curved Back by Arne Wahl Iversen
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Madrid, ES
Mid-20th century sofa with beautifully curved button tufted back. Upholstered in light brown wool
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Custom Curved Velvet Tufted Channel Back Sofa
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning Art Deco style curved channel back sofa with gorgeous Kravet velvet fabric and tassel
Category
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Wood
Paul Brock Heritage Leather Chesterfield Sofa Serpentine Curved Back
By Paul Robert Brock
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Chesterfield sofa RRP £5000
The sofa is very large, luxurious and exceptionally comfortable, the back is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scottish Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Swedish Curved Sofa with Futuristic exaggerated back and arms
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Fantastic Swedish sofa bought from original owner purchased in 1956. Supported by five solid birch
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam
Rare Curved Dunbar Sofa with Cut-Out Back Detail
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Hudson, NY
All original Dunbar sofa. Very rare design. Original upholstery- will need to be reupholstered.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Art Deco Style 1950s Channel Back Curved Two-Piece Sofa
Located in Westport, CT
Art Deco style sofa, designed 1950s curved long two-piece channel back sofa, all restored, covered
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Ultrasuede, Foam, Hardwood
Glamorous 1940
s Hollywood Curved Sofa with Button Back Detailing
Located in New York, NY
Ebonized Walnut Legs, Button Back Detailing and Newly upholstered in a Platinum Sharkskin
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Sofas
Dunbar Curved Sofa
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A Mid century Dunbar three cushioned curved sofa with button back and buttoned cushions with
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
$2,900
1970
s Mid - Century Modern Milo Baughman Curved Channel Back Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
luxurious Silvery Grey fabric, with a curved channel back and Biscuit seat tufting.
This wonderful sofa can
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Vintage Hollywood Regency Curved Sofa Button Back Off-White Damask Fabric
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Hollywood Regency curved sofa with button tufted back, off white Damask fabric
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Sofas
Materials
Damask, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Curved Sofa in Art Deco Form
By Weiman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
sculptural Art Deco design back. Fabric soiled and needs recovering. Foam and padding are excellent.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Curved Sofa, Italy, Midcentury
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Italian curved sofa
Center squared back
Three throw pillows
Very comfortable.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
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Curved Back Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the curved back sofa you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wood and upholstery, every curved back sofa was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a curved back sofa, we have 62 options in-stock, while there are 7 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the curved back sofa you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A curved back sofa is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Edward Wormley, Dunbar and Milo Baughman each produced at least one beautiful curved back sofa that is worth considering.
How Much is a Curved Back Sofa?
A curved back sofa can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $6,681, while the lowest priced sells for $1,400 and the highest can go for as much as $48,000.
Finding the Right Sofas for You
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus.
The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.
In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness.
Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.
With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.
Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.
Questions About Curved Back Sofa
- 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 curved sofa called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A curved sofa can be called many different things. Common names include arc sofa, arch sofa, crescent sofa and conversation sofa. You can shop a large selection of antique and vintage sofas from some of the world’s top sellers 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 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.
- 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.
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