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Caned Back Sofa with Lion Claw Feet
Located in Culver City, CA
Caned back large size sofa with rolled arm lion claw feet.
Category
Early 20th Century English Sofas
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Luxurious Italian Mid-Century Wing Back Sofa
Located in North Miami, FL
Exquisite brown velvet on this highly sculptured sofa with details aplenty....brass tip legs, soft
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Velvet Channel Back "Shell" Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An Art Deco "shell" or channel back sofa / settee in a powdery shade of navy blue. Newer updated
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Paint
19th Century Napoleon III Scroll Back Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century Napoleon III scroll back deep seated sofa.
Ready for re-upholstering.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Curved Back Sofa
By Edward Wormley
Located in San Francisco, CA
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, curved back sofa
An early curved back sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Dunbar Bracket-Back Sofa by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Bracket back sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Fully restored. Newly upholstered in plush
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Velvet
Dunbar Curved Back Sofa by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Curved back sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Newly upholstered and bases refinished.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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
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
Dos Gallos Reclaimed Wood Console or Sofa Back Table with Hand Forged Iron Base
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Reclaimed Douglas fir, refinished in one of our custom finishes, atop hand-forged iron base. Can be made in any size, in a variety of finishes. Great old, smooth patina. This piece i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Sofa Tables
Materials
Iron
Rounded Back Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Pasadena, CA
An elegant and comfortable sofa with 3 loose cushions and a tufted back.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Edward Wormley 1930s Camel Back Sofa For Dunbar
Located in Chicago, IL
An early Wormley design, executed by Dunbar. This sofa has the clean lines we have come to expect
Category
Vintage 1930s American Sofas
Materials
Wood, Upholstery, Linen
Mid Century Spanish Revival Sofa with Tufted Back
Located in Freehold, NJ
, tufted arms & seat back, solid wood sides with beautiful hand carved detailing, and an upholstered back
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
"Bracket Back" Sofa by Edward Wormley = MOVING SALE!!!!!!
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Denton, TX
"Bracket Back" sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Gustavian Style French Sideboard or Sofa Back Console
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely vintage carved wood French console faux painted soft greyish blue/white with touches of gold
Category
Vintage 1920s French Gustavian Sofa Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Victorian Blue Velvet Button Back Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Bristol, GB
Antique two-seater settee, late 19th century
Sumptuous, deep, button-backed blue velvet upholstery
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Mahogany
1940s White Wool Sofa With Festooned Back
Side Cushions
Located in Chicago, IL
stained wood legs. Fixed side and back cushions drape into in a swag form, surrounding the single down
Category
20th Century American Sofas
Materials
Wood, Wool, Upholstery
1960s French Wooden Sofa with Upholstered Seat and Back
Located in High Point, NC
In the vibrant design landscape of 1960s France, this wooden sofa with an upholstered seat and back
Category
Mid-20th Century French Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
19th c. English Roll Arm Button-back Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Greenwich, CT
An English 19th century over-scale country house button back Chesterfield sofa in red velvet on
Category
Antique 19th Century English Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Stylish Curvy Backed Black Laquer Sofa with Linen Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very stylish sofa having black lacquer wood frame with curved back and splayed arms and legs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Materials
Linen, Wood
18th Century Swedish Stick Back Sofa in Original Paint
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
A period 18th century Swedish stick back sofa with carved decorative detailing. This piece has been
Category
Antique 18th Century Swedish Sofas
Materials
Wood
Gorgeous Martin Brattrud Custom Sofa with Fitted Console Back
By Martin Brattrud
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a custom sofa and console by Martin Brattrud in California. The sofa was from an estate in
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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
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
Vintage Camel Back Sofa with a Finely Carved Frame
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Carved wood frame with shell and scroll motifs, with a serpentine camel back upholstered in a
Category
20th Century American Classical Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
20th Century Scandinavian Teak Sofa with Upholstered Seat and Back
Located in High Point, NC
with Upholstered Seat and Back. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this sofa combines the
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Scandinavian Teak Sofa with Upholstered Seat and Back
Located in High Point, NC
with Upholstered Seat and Back. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this sofa combines the
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Czech Wooden Sofa with Upholstered Seat and Back
Located in High Point, NC
create this iconic wood and leather rocking chair, epitomizing the era's fusion of style, functionality
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Long And Low Baker Sofa With Walnut Roll-Form Back
Located in Chicago, IL
Even arm sofa with architecturally curved walnut wood across the top back. Walnut legs and creamy
Category
20th Century American Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Down, Wood
18th Century Carved Wood Painted French Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Large 18th century carved wood painted French sofa. Stripped back to calico and hessian, ready to
Category
Antique 18th Century French Sofas
Materials
Wood, Paint
19THC QUEEN ANNE STYLE CAMEL BACK SOFA IN HOMSPUN LINEN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC CAMEL BACK SOFA FROM NEW ENGLAND IN A QUEEN ANNE STYLE WITH CARVED CLAM SHELL FEET UPHOLSTERY
Category
Antique 19th Century American Sofas
Materials
Wood
Slat Back Open Frame Sofa by Folke Ohlson for Dux
Located in Pasadena, CA
A classic mid 1950's slat back three seat American sofa by DUX with new upholstery, dark walnut
Category
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
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
19th Century French Velvet Tufted Sofa with Cane Medallion Back
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. The sofa stands on four fluted feet. The back of the sofa dips down, giving it a unique shape with
Category
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut
Velvet Medallion Back Sofa, Circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian sofa offers carved walnut frame in medallion and curved back form with foliate
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Ward Bennett Sofa in Green Velvet with Back Pleat, 1970s
By Ward Bennett
Located in New York, NY
Elegant sofa model no. 2092 with back pleat upholstered in green velvet by Ward Bennett for Brickel
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Foam, Wood, Mahogany
Handsome Burl Wood French Antique Sofa
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Masculine and elegant French antique burl wood sofa having camel back scalloped top, curved arms
Category
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
Materials
Burl
Swedish Gustavian Period Spindle-Back Lindome Sofa Bench, Early 19th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Lindome carved-wood sofa bench from the early 19th century. This period Gustavian bench
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Materials
Wood
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 Probber Style Low Back 3 Cushion Sofa 82"
By Harvey Probber
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Probber Style Low Back 3 Cushion Sofa 82"
Offered is a mid-century modern sofa
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1820s Swedish Gray Beige Painted Sofa with Foliage-Themed Carved Back
Located in Atlanta, GA
sofa's back is a canvas of intricate artistry, adorned with delicate foliage-themed motifs, cascading to
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Roche Bobois Sectional
Movement
Leather Sofa with Adjustable Seats and Backs
By Roche Bobois
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This is a stunning French sectional (3 sections) sofa by legendary Roche Bobois. It is named
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Leather Sofa or Settee with Tufted Back
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Swedish leather sofa or settee from the Mid-Century Modern era, featuring a tufted back and
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Vintage Blue Khaki Maroon
Black Plaid Lawson Style Tight Back Sofa
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage blue, khaki, maroon, and black plaid Lawson style tight back sofa with square
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Antique Victorian Brown/Gold Velvet Button Backed Three Seater Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE THEE SEATER SETTEE, LATE 19TH CENTURY
Sumptuous, button-backed sofa with brown/gold
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Sofas
Materials
Brass
Harvey Probber Sectional Sofa with Rosewood Back Table
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An elegant and sculptural sofa designed by Harvey Probber and purchased from his showroom in the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Sectional Sofas
Materials
Wood, Twill, Cotton
Ed Wormley for Dunbar Sculpted Frame Bracket Back Sofa - Mid Century Modern
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Edward Wormley for Dunbar bracket back sofa with exposed sculpted ebonized solid mahogany
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Vintage Chesterfield Sofa Brown Leather High Back Three Seats and Button Tufted
By Chesterfield
Located in Firenze, IT
This English vintage brown leather Chesterfield sofa with button trufted back and arms offers three
Category
Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Paolo Buffa Attributed Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofà Velvet 1950 High Back
Located in Palermo, Sicily
High back Italian mid-century sofà particular form, original fabric flowers.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
19th Century French Painted Button Backed Linen Two-Seat Carved Curved Sofa
Located in London, England
A French 19th century button-backed two seater curved sofa with traces of green and gilt paint to
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Linen, Wood
Chesterfield Style Tufted-Back Sofa, Horsehair, Bronze Lion Paw Feet Any Size
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Old Planks interpretation on the Classic chesterfield tufted-back sofa, which we build here in our
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Bronze
Swedish Neoclassic Sofa Bench W/Open Hourglass Back-Splat Design, Early 19th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Neoclassical style carved-wood sofa bench from the early 19th century. This antique
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Wood
Gorgeous Sway Back Sofa with Exposed Mahogany Frame Attributed to Paul McCobb
By Harvey Probber, Paul McCobb, Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous sway nack sofa with exposed mahogany frame attributed to Paul McCobb. Very well made
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Mahogany
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
Introducing the 'Ploum' Sofa by Ligne Roset, newly reupholstered in a Kvadrat Febrik Apparel 433, a
Category
2010s French Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Mid-20th Century Mid Century Modern Sectional Sofa Off White Fabric Button Back
By Harvey Probber, Milo Baughman
Located in Topeka, KS
textured raw silk fabric with button back detail, 4 loose seat cushions, and round tapered wood legs
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Red Smaller Size Lawson Sofa with Rolled Arms Down Bench Seat and Tight Back
Located in Topeka, KS
style seat, and a tight back with button detail. This is a vintage sofa that has been completely
Category
Mid-20th Century Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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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
- 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 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.
- Which wood is best for sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021The 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.
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