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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

Art Deco Carved Ornate Channel Back Curved Sofa, Lounge Chair And Ottoman
Located in Chicago, IL
Art Deco Carved Ornate Channel Back Curved 3 Seat Sofa and Lounge Chair with Ottoman - 3 Piece
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Wood

Bracket-Back Model #133 Mahogany and Leather Sofa by Dunbar, c 1955
By Dunbar Furniture, Roger Sprunger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
leather and Mahogany 'bracket back' legs, perfect for floating the sofa in the room. Fine details such as
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Swedish Period Rococo 3-Chair Back Painted Sofa Bench, Early 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Rococo style three-chair back sofa from the turn of the 18th and 19th century. This
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Swedish Rococo Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid Century Italian Sofa with Winged Back Details Attributed to Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An elegant and graceful Italian black and white upholstered sofa with winged back details
Category

Vintage 1950s European Sofas

Materials

Wood

Late 20th Century Modified Tuxedo Slipcover Style Pillow Back Large Scale Sofa
Located in Topeka, KS
Charming late 20th century modified tuxedo slipcover style pillow back large scale sofa. Beautiful
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Visionaire Italian Ladder Rustic Down Wood Chrome Sectional Sofa
By Visionaire
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 21st Century with this exquisite hand
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rustic Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Down

A pair of French Napoleon III sofas with continuous backs circa 1860.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
What a find! A rare pair of French Napoleon III sofas featuring continuous upholstered backs that
Category

Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Alcove Linear Sofa With Curved Back Fringe Detailing In Navy Blue Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Alcove Sofa embraces a bold exterior — rectangular and linear — that gently reveals a soft, concave inner
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Trimming

Modern Two Seat Sofa Wooden Curved Back Ironwood Polished Brass Gold Finish
By João Faria, EMOTIONAL OBJECTS
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
. Wooden back: High-gloss, satin, or matte finish; another wood veneer (walnut, ebony macassar, tineo
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel, Brass, Cut Steel

Modern Three Seat Sofa Wooden Curved Back Ironwood Polished Brass Gold Finish
By João Faria, EMOTIONAL OBJECTS
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
. Wooden back: High-gloss, satin, or matte finish; another wood veneer (walnut, ebony macassar, tineo
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel, Brass, Cut Steel

Mid-Century Modern Modified Lawson Style Sofa Black Frieze Fabric Channel Back
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage mid-century modern modified Lawson style sofa with a channeled back, black frieze
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

Late 20t Century Bridgewater Style Sofa Tight Back Taupe Gray Vinyl Faux Leather
By Restoration Hardware
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage taupe gray faux leather upholstered Bridgewater style sofa with tight back, two
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Other Sofas

Materials

Faux Leather, Foam, Wood

Hollywood Regency Mid-Century Two-Piece Cane Back Sofa
Located in Asheville, NC
Beautiful Mid-Century two-piece sectional sofa, French style carved frame with square tapered legs
Category

20th Century Unknown Sectional Sofas

Materials

Cane, Wood

Giulia Veronesi for ISA Bergamo Rare Curved Channel Back Sofa in Navy Velvet
By Giulia Veronesi, ISA Bergamo
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Giulia Veronesi for ISA Bergamo rare and sophisticated channel back curved sofa with gilt
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Beautiful Sofa Unique Design Silk Velvet Flowers on the Back Frame Solid Timber
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Sofas

Materials

Wood, Leather, Fabric

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

Vintage Custom Channel Back Modular Wedge Circular Sectional Lounge Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Custom Channel Back Modular Wedge Circular Sectional Lounge Sofa Vintage unique custom
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1960s, 3-seater Danish sofa, green furniture velour, ash wood legs.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, 3-seater Danish sofa. Green furniture velour, brass springs in the seat and back, ash wood
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Ash

Swedish Period Baroque Carved Wood Three-Chair Back Bench with Upholstered Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish period Baroque three-chair back carved-wood sofa, with upholstered seat, from the 18th
Category

Antique 18th Century Swedish Baroque Sofas

Materials

Linen, Wood

Early 19th C. Italian Carved-Wood 4 Chair-Back Bench w/Cane Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian carved-wood, four-chair back sofa bench with cane seat, from the early 19th century
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Sofas

Materials

Wood, Cane

Swaim Classics Curved Danish Style Gold Beige Chenille Sofa
By Swaim
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated early 2000s with this exquisite sofa
Category

Early 2000s North American Modern Sofas

Materials

Chenille, Wood

1980s Cassina Maralunga Style Black and Butter Beige Leather Sofa
By Cassina
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1990s with this exquisite two toned beige
Category

Vintage 1980s European Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

1990s Salotti Post Modern Top Grain Two Toned Beige Leather Sofa
By Nicoletti Salotti
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1990s with this exquisite two toned beige
Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

1990s Lee Industries Stripped Gold Beige English Style Sofa on Castors
By Lee Industries
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1990s with this sofa. The ultra rare sofa
Category

1990s American Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1980s Weiman Curved Serpentine Sofa and Swivel Chairs, 3 Pieces
By Directional
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Original rare set of 3, 1980s Iconic serpentine cloud sofa and swivel chairs are packed with
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1980s Weiman Pucci Style Curved Tufted Channel Biomorphic Kidney Sofa
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The beautiful rare sofa is statement piece which is also extremely comfortable and packed with
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Louis XV Style Immaculate French Gold Giltwood Quilted Floral White Sofa
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this exquisite Louis Style Sofa, dating back to the late 19th
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1950s XL Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Salmon Straw Linen Lotus Sofa
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1950s with this exquisite and timeless sofa
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Down

1980s Modular Green Sculptural Curved Sofa Chaise Lounge, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1980s with this exquisite modular two piece
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1990s Rare Poltromec Italia Leather Sculptural Space Age Sofa Loveseat, Set of 2
By Poltromec
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1990s with this exquisite deep purple, navy
Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

1970s Attributed to George Smith Velvet Jack Larsen Style Sofa on Castors
By George Smith
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The beautiful rare sofa is statement piece which is also extremely comfortable and packed with
Category

Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Upholstery

1990s Carol Hicks x EJ Victor Country Shabby Boho Full Down Colorful Floral Sofa
By Victor
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated early 1990s with this exquisite sofa
Category

1990s American Bohemian Sofas

Materials

Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Down

1960s John Widdicomb Kidney Immaculate Green Beige Sofa Loveseats, Set of 2
By John Widdicomb
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1960s with this exquisite loveseat set. The
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1970s Knole Modular Six Pieces Sectional Sofa
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1970s with this exquisite knole modular
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage French Provincial Rococo Revival Settee, Circa 1950s, Tufted Back
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
An elegant vintage sofa, re-upholstered in a vibrant striped fabric with tufted back detail and a
Category

Mid-20th Century European Rococo Revival Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Eden Sectional Loose Seat and Back Cushions, Pull Tufting
Located in Ridgewood, NY
The Eden sectional features ultra-modern flair, high-level comfort, and clean modern lines with comfy loose cushions. Its sculptural profile is defined by its graphic grid-tufted pul...
Category

2010s American Other Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Station Sectional Button Tufting Loose Seat Back Cushions Base Lacquer Self Welt
Located in Ridgewood, NY
Shrewdly tufted and uniformly solid, the immensity of the station sectional sofa is unexpected
Category

2010s American Other Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1980s Italian Salotti Natuzzi Post Modern Beige Modular 3Pieces Sectional
By Natuzzi Salotti
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1990s with this exquisite beige leather
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Gamma Arredamenti Dandy Collection Pumpkin Orange Cloud Leather Sectional
By Gamma Arredamenti
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
armrests, the Oxer corner sectional sofa with peninsula is an ideal choice for modern areas. Manufactured
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

1950s Immaculate Yellow Boucle Style Quilted Serpentine Curved Modular Sectional
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1950s with this exquisite modular, luxurious
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1990s Beige American Leather Curved Vladimir Kagan Sectional
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
pillows attached to the back. Iconic tapered wood feet. Just look at the gorgeous lines and curves on this
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

1970s Modular Camel Beige Immaculate Mohair Milo Baughman Sectional, Set of 9
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1970s with this exquisite modular, camel
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1980s Thayer Coggin Chenille Modular Curved Sectional Slipper Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
your eyes are immediately drawn to the bright and vibrant chenille upholstery design. The back cushions
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Ramatuelle Outdoor Sofa in Iroko Wood with Cord Back
Located in Carvalhosa, PT
The Ramatuelle Sofa, created in partnership with Mediterrazza, redefines outdoor luxury with its
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Cord

French Provincial Handcrafted 2-Door Cabinet or " Sofa back" in solid wood
Located in Landivy, FR
This back of sofa belongs to our Tradition collection and symbolizes a French and robust
Category

2010s French French Provincial Buffets

Materials

Brass

French Napoleon III Round Scroll Back Small Scale Sofa
Located in Stamford, CT
Petite French Napoleon III round scroll back sofa, circa 1880s. Turned black legs with original
Category

Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Settees

Materials

Linen, Wood

English Victorian Style Camel Back Black Tufted Leather Sofa
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian-style (20th Century) three-seat camel back design sofa with black button tufted
Category

20th Century Victorian Loveseats

Materials

Metal, Brass

French Provincial Style Leather Sofa with Exposed Back Frame
By Creart
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Elegance, deconstructed design and high comfort. An immersive experience born from the exclusive craftsmanship: rediscover comfort through a vision that shows the unique essence of h...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish French Provincial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Jute, Wood, Linen

19th Century Spanish Handmade Wooden Sofa Chair w/ Tall Back
Located in Marbella, ES
Rustic 19th century Spanish handmade wooden sofa chair with tall back rest.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Paul McCobb Curvaceous Wing Back Settee or Sofa Refinished Reupholstered
By Paul McCobb
Located in Atlanta, GA
Curvaceous Wing back settee or sofa, designed by Paul McCobb for Directional, American, circa 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vladimir Kagan for Holly Hunt Mid Century Lucite Roll Back Daybed Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan, HOLLY HUNT
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Vladimir Kagan for Holly Hunt Mid Century Lucite Roll Back Daybed Sofa This daybed measures: 83.25
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Upholstery, Lucite, Wood

Alcove Fringe Sofa with Ottoman – Linear Form Curved Back in Green Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Alcove Sofa embraces a bold exterior — rectangular and linear — that gently reveals a soft, concave inner
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Trimming

Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Sofa Bench with Griffin Carvings in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A rare Gustavian style barrel back sofa with beautiful wood carved griffins, hand-scraped to the
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

1970s African Carved Wood Masks Bamboo Large Bench Sofa
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, sculptural African and bamboo back
Category

Vintage 1970s African Benches

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

1790s Louis XVI Period French Painted Sofa with Oval Back and Carved Foliage
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI period sofa from circa 1790 with antique beige painted finish, oval back, carved
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Canapes

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

19th c. Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Sofa with Lion Heads in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A beautiful 19th century Swedish barrel back sofa or settee in the Gustavian style, newly
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

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Wood Back Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the wood back sofa you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, fabric and upholstery, every wood back sofa was constructed with great care. There are 122 variations of the antique or vintage wood back sofa you’re looking for, while we also have 19 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a wood back sofa — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right wood back sofa, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Neoclassical styles are of considerable interest. A well-made wood back sofa has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Dunbar, Edward Wormley and Fratelli Boffi are consistently popular.

How Much is a Wood Back Sofa?

Prices for a wood back sofa can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,200 and can go as high as $55,191, while the average can fetch as much as $5,925.

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 Wood Back Sofa
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Curved 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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, 2024
    The 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, 2024
    What 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 ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    The best wood types for furniture are all hard and durable wood types. This includes Walnut, Maple, Mahogany and Oak. Find a range of antique and vintage sofas on 1stDibs.