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Mid-Century Living Room Set in Mustard, ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, ISA Bergamo
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
ISA company of Bergamo, this set includes a refined three-seater high-back sofa and two matching high
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$9,574 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Haven 3 Seater Mosaic Spicy Brown by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
finishes. Please contact us.
Haven is a contemporary sofa with a simple, soft idiom. With its high
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
$7,635 / item
Haven 3 Seater Pearl Grey by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
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Haven is a contemporary sofa with a simple, soft idiom. With its high, embracing back, the sofa creates
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
$5,595 / item
Haven 3 Seater Sand by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
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Haven is a contemporary sofa with a simple, soft idiom. With its high, embracing back, the sofa creates
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
$5,595 / item
Haven 3 Seater Coral by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
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Haven is a contemporary sofa with a simple, soft idiom. With its high, embracing back, the sofa creates
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
$5,595 / item
Haven 3 Seater Sprinkles Mocca by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
finishes.
Haven is a contemporary sofa with a simple, soft idiom. With its high, embracing back, the
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
$7,635 / item
Haven 3 Seater Cream by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
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Haven is a contemporary sofa with a simple, soft idiom. With its high, embracing back, the sofa creates
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
$5,595 / item
Haven 3 Seater Jade by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
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Haven is a contemporary sofa with a simple, soft idiom. With its high, embracing back, the sofa creates
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
$5,595 / item
Haven 3 Seater Blush by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
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Haven is a contemporary sofa with a simple, soft idiom. With its high, embracing back, the sofa creates
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
$5,595 / item
Haven 3 Seater Olive by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
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Haven is a contemporary sofa with a simple, soft idiom. With its high, embracing back, the sofa creates
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
$5,595 / item
Haven 3 Seater Petrol by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
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Haven is a contemporary sofa with a simple, soft idiom. With its high, embracing back, the sofa creates
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
$5,574 / item
Haven 3 Seater Apple Red by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
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Haven is a contemporary sofa with a simple, soft idiom. With its high, embracing back, the sofa creates
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
$5,574 / item
Modern High Back Lounge Chair with Sofa Style Seat
By MORADA Haute Furniture Boutique LLC
Located in Miami, FL
COCÓ is the fusion of armchair and sofa with an extra high iconic back and a large comfortable
Category
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
$12,880 / item
Customizable Wittmann Paradise Bird High Back Armchair Designed by Luca Nichetto
By Luca Nichetto, Wittmann
Located in New York, NY
chair, a high back chair, a two-seater sofa and a stool transcribes the eclecticism of a research that
Category
2010s Austrian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Velvet
Woodard Sculptura Sofa
Chair, Professionally Restored
By John Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Kansas City, MO
full size sofa and high back chair. Professionally sand blasted and powder coated. No signs of wear and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron, Wire
Douglas Levine For Bright Furniture Sofa
By Douglas Levine, Bright Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
A high back Bernie sofa designed by Douglas Levine and made by Bright Furniture which is known for
Category
Late 20th Century Settees
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
$2,320 Sale Price
20% Off
Outdoor 3-Seater Sofa with Seashell White Wicker Structure
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The collection includes a swivel daybed, high back swivel armchair, a sofa, and tables. Contract
Category
2010s Asian Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Customizable Wittmann Paradise Bird Sofa by Luca Nichetto
By Luca Nichetto, Wittmann
Located in New York, NY
chair, a high back chair, a two-seat sofa and a stool transcribes the eclecticism of a research that
Category
2010s Austrian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Velvet
Leather Danish Low-Back Lounge Chair Attributed to Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Puslinch, ON
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Matching high-back chair and 3-seater sofa also available.
INV 2-11
Contact us for more details or
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Midcentury "Puck" Chairs Gemla Furniture Yngve Ekström Sweden, 1950’s, Pair
By Yngve Ekström, Gemla
Located in Charleston, SC
include the Ruster seating collection for Pastoe (1950s)—which features low-back and high-back models
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Outdoor Patio Wicker 360° Swivel Lounge Chair w/ Coffee Table Set
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The collection includes a swivel daybed, high back swivel armchair, a sofa, and tables. Contract
Category
2010s Asian Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
1960s Refinished Teak Lounge Set by Leif Hansen for Kronen, Custom Upholstery
By Leif Hansen, Kronen
Located in Knebel, DK
early 1960s. The design series consisted of a sofa and both a high- and a low back chair with
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Adam Style Living Room Sets
Materials
Teak
Customizable Wittmann Paradise Bird Armchair by Luca Nichetto
By Luca Nichetto, Wittmann
Located in New York, NY
chair, a high back chair, a two-seater sofa and a stool transcribes the eclecticism of a research that
Category
2010s Austrian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Velvet
Charles Eames
Eero Saarinen “Organic Chair” Model No. A3501, 1950, USA
By Eero Saarinen, Charles Eames
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
submission comprised a high-back chair, an armchair, a sofa, and office furniture, which they presented in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plywood
Maison Dolt, Pierre Dariel, High Backed Upholstered Sofa, France, Circa 1938
By Maison Dolt, Pierre Dariel
Located in New York, NY
, and is crowned with high back which rises to a high central point from either side, giving the
Category
Vintage 1930s French Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Continental Carved High Back Sofa
Located in Miami, FL
Continental carved high back sofa.
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Sofas
Materials
Wood
High Back Sofa with carved walnut base
Located in San Francisco, CA
Incredible 17th century High-back Sofa with carved os mouton base; French circa 1680; re-upolstered
Category
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
Materials
Walnut, Linen
High Backed Sofa with Interior Armrests by Frits Henningsen, 1930s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
High Backed Sofa with Interior Armrests by Frits Henningsen, 1930s. This is one of Frits
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
Knole Style Cognac Leather High Back Sofa
Located in Southampton, NY
Wonderful Knole style aged cognac leather sofa, made popular again by Downtown Abbey. The Knole
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Midcentury Danish High Back Sofa in Wool and Velvet, 1940s
By Finn Juhl
Located in London, GB
A beautifully designed high back Danish sofa dating from the 1940s. Delicate soft organic curves
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Velvet, Beech
Early 19th Century French Settee
Located in New York, NY
High back sofa, upholstered in tobacco suede
(Earlier gilding and paint work removed).
Category
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
Materials
Wood, Suede
Nest Sofa with High Back and Cane details
Located in Fiscal Amares, PT
Introducing Nest Sofa, a captivating addition to the NEST series—a furniture collection seamlessly
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sofas
Materials
Cane
$5,744 / item
Designer Vitra ‘Alcove’ High Back Three-Seat Sofas Suite Immaculate
By Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
Located in London, GB
Pair of designer Vitra 'Alcove' high back three-seat sofas suite
RRP £24000 for both new to buy
Category
2010s Swiss Sofas
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
1950s Two Seater Italian Sofa
By Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
Amazing two seater Italian sofa, comfortable high back and very nice shape.
Original good
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Donghia St. James Striped Sofa
By Angelo Donghia
Located in Raleigh, NC
a high back, this three-seat sofa will add regality and appeal to any interior. Ideal for homes in
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Børge Mogensen Coupe Sofa no. 2192 by Frederica
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Portland, ME
High-back coupe sofa, model 2192, Designed by Borge Mogensen for Fredericia of Denmark, in textured
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Oak
Scandinavian Modern Two-Seater Sofa by Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
Freestanding high back two seater sofa with integrated armrests. Dark stained nutwood legs. Sides
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Shine Twin Sofa, Velvet Fabric, Brass, by Studio Kirkit
By Studio Kirkit, Studio Kirkit
Located in IZMIR, TR
of the high back of the Shine Sofa depends on your preference.
STUDIO KIRKIT
Mehmet Orel, who
Category
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Hill House Sofa by Mackintosh for Cassina Limited Edition
By Cassina, Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Carpi, IT
notable design elements in Hill House include high-backed chairs and wooden-based sofas. The sofas in Hill
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Art Nouveau Sofas
Materials
Wood
Paloma Sofa 140, Organic Modern, Velvet, by Studio Kirkit
By Studio Kirkit
Located in IZMIR, TR
remain intact and accompany you for many years.
The direction of the high back of the Paloma Sofa
Category
2010s Turkish Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Hardwood
Paloma Sofa 140, Organic Modern, Velvet, by Studio Kirkit
By Studio Kirkit
Located in IZMIR, TR
remain intact and accompany you for many years.
The direction of the high back of the Paloma sofa
Category
2010s Turkish Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Hardwood
Dukono Sofa in Faux Leather with Metal Detail by Brabbu
By Brabbu
Located in New York, NY
DUKONO Wingback Sofa. A nail head trim wraps around this high-back lounge sofa, making it pop against the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Synthetic
Shine Twin Sofa 120, Velvet Fabric, Brass, by Studio Kirkit
By Studio Kirkit
Located in IZMIR, TR
direction of the high back of the Shine Sofa depends on your preference.
STUDIO KIRKIT
Mehmet Orel
Category
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Limited Edition Red Leather Sofa and Footstool Set by Rolf Benz
By Rolf Benz
Located in Tarleton, GB
211 cm wide
102 cm deep
84 cm high to top of the cushions
66 high to back of the sofa
Footstool
Category
1990s German International Style Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Shine Sofa 230, Flexible Velvet, Brass, Designed by Mehmet Orel for Studio Kirkit
By Studio Kirkit
Located in IZMIR, TR
direction of the high back of the Shine Sofa depends on your preference.
STUDIO KIRKIT
Mehmet Orel
Category
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Moon Sofa 120, Flexible Velvet, Brass, Designed by Mehmet Orel for Studio Kirkit
By Studio Kirkit
Located in IZMIR, TR
direction of the high back of the Shine Sofa depends on your preference.
STUDIO KIRKIT
Mehmet Orel
Category
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Shine Sofa 120, Flexible Velvet, Brass, Designed by Mehmet Orel for Studio Kirkit
By Studio Kirkit
Located in IZMIR, TR
direction of the high back of the Shine Sofa depends on your preference.
STUDIO KIRKIT
Mehmet Orel
Category
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Moon Sofa 230, Flexible Velvet, Brass, Designed by Mehmet Orel for Studio Kirkit
By Studio Kirkit
Located in IZMIR, TR
direction of the high back of the Shine Sofa depends on your preference.
STUDIO KIRKIT
Mehmet Orel, who
Category
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Vintage Custom Designed One of a Kind Wood Frame Three Seat Sofa Grey Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
three inch high back. The feet of the sofa are set in on the sides as well as from the front and back
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Early Victorian Carved Rosewood Leather Upholstered Sofa
Located in London, west Sussex
high from the back. This stunning sofa would make an amazing statement piece for a wide range of rooms
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Settees
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Paloma Sofa 280, Organic Modern, by Mehmet Orel for Studio Kirkit
By Studio Kirkit
Located in IZMIR, TR
remain intact and accompany you for many years.
The direction of the high back of the Paloma sofa
Category
2010s Turkish Organic Modern Canapes
Materials
Brass
Paloma Sofa 280, Organic Modern, by Mehmet Orel for Studio Kirkit
By Studio Kirkit
Located in IZMIR, TR
remain intact and accompany you for many years.
The direction of the high back of the Paloma sofa
Category
2010s Turkish Organic Modern Canapes
Materials
Brass
Lupa Sofa 260, Flexible Velvet Fabric, Designed by Mehmet OREL for Studio Kirkit
By Studio Kirkit
Located in IZMIR, TR
years.
The direction of the high back of the Lupa Sofa depends on your preference.
STUDIO KIRKIT
Category
2010s Turkish Organic Modern Canapes
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Hardwood
Lupa Sofa 260, Flexible Velvet Fabric, Designed by Mehmet Orel for Studio Kirkit
By Studio Kirkit
Located in IZMIR, TR
years.
The direction of the high back of the Lupa Sofa depends on your preference.
STUDIO KIRKIT
Category
2010s Turkish Organic Modern Canapes
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Hardwood
Lupa Sofa 260, Flexible Velvet Fabric, Designed by Mehmet Orel for Studio Kirkit
By Studio Kirkit
Located in IZMIR, TR
years.
The direction of the high back of the Lupa Sofa depends on your preference.
STUDIO KIRKIT
Category
2010s Turkish Organic Modern Canapes
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Hardwood
Lupa Sofa 260, Flexible Velvet Fabric, Designed by Mehmet Orel for Studio Kirkit
By Studio Kirkit
Located in IZMIR, TR
years.
The direction of the high back of the Lupa Sofa depends on your preference.
STUDIO KIRKIT
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Hardwood
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High Back Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the high back sofa you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wood and upholstery, every high back sofa was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a high back sofa, we have 279 options in-stock, while there are 72 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the high back sofa you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each high back sofa bearing mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern or modern hallmarks is very popular. Studio Kirkit, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec and Ligne Roset each produced at least one beautiful high back sofa that is worth considering.
How Much is a High Back Sofa?
A high back sofa can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,590, while the lowest priced sells for $20 and the highest can go for as much as $216,316.
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 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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