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Late 20th Century Two and Half Seat Beige High Back Sofa with Wooden Frame
Located in Madrid, ES
High back sofa with wooden frame and beige burlap upholstery on sides, back and seat. Ideal sofa
Category
20th Century Danish Sofas
Materials
Burlap, Wood
DePadova Yak 2-Seater Sofa w/ Leather Arms
Back by Paolo Lucidi
Luca Pevere
By Lucidi Pevere
Located in Basildon, London
The DePadova Yak Two Seater Sofa by Paolo Lucidi and Luca Pevere embodies a perfect blend of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Modern Modular Back
Seating Sections Sofas Chairs Ottomans Benches, 26 Pieces
Located in Topeka, KS
26 handsome modern modular seating and back pieces by Charlotte Chair Co. These sections can be
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French Louis XVI Style Carved Wood Canapé with Wraparound Back, circa 1890
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style intricately carved sofa with wraparound back and fluted legs from the late
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Materials
Wood
High Back Setee
Located in New York, NY
Extremely comfortable high back setee. Two seperate seating cushions and rolls. Note the decorative
Category
Vintage 1940s French Sofas
Materials
Wood
$3,950
7 Ft Long Mid 20th C. Brazilian Peroba Wood Bench with Nicely Carved Back Rail
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Brazilian peroba wood bench from the mid 20th century. This vintage wood bench from Brazil
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Wood
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Sofa, 1960s
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Raleigh, NC
wheels with three solid wood back legs. This sofa has great lines with original cream boucle fabric
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Hand Carved Italian High - back Sattee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Hand Carved designs, has a high back - bench, reupholstered.
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Sofas
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Gondola Sofa in the Style of Adrian Pearsall
By Milo Baughman, Adrian Pearsall, Kroehler Mfg. Co., Craft Associates
Located in Raleigh, NC
hue. The warm tones work beautifully with the walnut wood. The back of the sofa features seven buttons
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Style Charcoal Grey Wide Gondola Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Houston, TX
constructed with wood base and wooden legs. Reupholstered in a charcoal grey fabric, removable seat and back
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Stickback Sofa Bench with Lift Seat
Located in Birmingham, AL
A mid-19th century Swedish Gustavian style painted wood stick back kitchen sofa or bench, circa
Category
Antique 1850s Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Materials
Wood
18THC ORIGINAL RED PAINTED HIGH-BACK SETTLE
Located in Los Angeles, CA
RARE AND EARLY AMERICAN HIGH-BACK SETTLE WITH FOLKY SHAPED ARMS ALL ORIGINAL PAINT,FANTASTIC
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Sofas
Materials
Wood
Vintage Boho John Derian Tufted Field Bench with Back
By John Derian
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic vintage Boho tufted sofa. Made by the iconic John Derian company. Beautiful Belgian linen
Category
Late 20th Century North American Sofas
Materials
Linen, Wood
Early 19th Century English Upholstered Button Back Scrolled Arm Chesterfield
Located in London, England
19th century English Chesterfield sofa.
Good size three-seater button back sofa.
A very
Category
Antique 1820s British Victorian Sofas
Materials
Brass
High Back Red Velvet Bench by Osvaldo Borsani, circa 1940
By Atelier Borsani Varedo, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Berlin, DE
This extraordinarily lavish bench by Osvaldo Borsani is made of solid wood with a renewed velvet
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
19th Century Jacobean Style Hall Settee or Bench with Back
Located in Greenwich, CT
Settee or Hall Bench, Newly upholstered in cross-hatch linen, finished with large nail heads. Walnut turned stretchers, circa 1890.
Category
Antique 19th Century Jacobean Sofas
Materials
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Swedish Karl Johan Style Bench w/ Fabulous Pyramidal Back Pediment, Early 1800s
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Karl Johan style bench from the early 1800s. This 19th century Swedish painted wood sofa
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Sofas
Materials
Linen, Wood
Antique French Louis XIV Carved Walnut Button Back Upholstered Recamier, 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
foliate crest over button back upholstered back, raised on cabriole legs terminating in scroll form feet
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Baroque or William
Mary Style Triple Back Settee with Flame Stitch Upholstery
Located in Milford, NH
A fine Baroque or William & Mary style triple back settee with custom flame stitch upholstery, with
Category
Early 20th Century English Baroque Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Three-Piece Upholstered Sectional with Tufted Back
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Three-piece upholstered sectional with tufted back.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Camel Back Sofa
Located in North Miami, FL
A camel back sofa with queen anne legs. This sofa has been modernized and updated with white
Category
Vintage 1940s Canapes
Materials
Wood, Paint, Upholstery
$2,500
Early 19th Century Marquetry Wood Inlaid Sofa / Scrolled Back
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Early 19th century well proportioned marquetry wood inlaid sofa with scrolled back and rolled arms
Category
Antique 1820s Dutch Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany, Satinwood
Swedish Late Gustavian 1820s Painted Wood Sofa Bench with Foliage Carved Back
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Late Gustavian period painted wood sofa bench from the early 19th century with foliage
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Italian 19th Century Two-Chair Back Painted Wood Sofa Bench with Stylized Urn
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian 19th century two-chair back painted wood sofa bench. This Italian bench has upholstered
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Benches
Materials
Wood
A French Regence Style High Back Sofa
Located in New York, NY
A French Regence style high back sofa with arched back and headrest on either side, the serpentine
Category
Antique 19th Century French Settees
Materials
Silk, Wood
Vintage French Napoleon III Style Scroll Back Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage French Napoleon III Style Scroll Back Petite Sofa
This vintage French petite sofa is
Category
Vintage 1950s French Napoleon III Loveseats
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Pair of Camel Back, Chinese Chippendale Sofa Loveseats
Located in Hopewell, NJ
. Beautiful carved wood legs.
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Chinese Chippendale Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
English Chippendale Style Camel Back Gold Damask Upholstered Sofa
Located in Queens, NY
English Chippendale-style (20th century) 3-seat camel back sofa with gold damask upholstery with a
Category
20th Century Chippendale Loveseats
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
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
Antique Victorian Carved Settee / Loveseat / Sofa with Tufted Back
Located in Wilmington, DE
Antique Victorian carved settee/loveseat/sofa.
Offered is a nice Antique Victorian carved settee
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Hollywood Regency Style Chesterfield Sofa, Settee, Loveseat, Tufted Back
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Manhasset, NY
Georgian inspired chesterfield sofa, settee, loveseat having a tufted back on four straight legs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Loveseats
Materials
Textile, Wood
Carved Walnut Leather Tufted High Back Sofa/Bench C. 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Leather tufted with large spaced nailhead trim deail. This high back bench would be perfect in an
Category
Vintage 1930s Settees
Materials
Wood
Antique French Victorian Walnut Tufted Back Bergere Sofa Newly Upholstered
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Victorian French Walnut Carved Tufted Back Bergere Parlor Sofa Newly Upholstered in High
Category
Early 20th Century French Victorian Bergere Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Velvet, Wood, Walnut
18th Century Italian Bleached Fruitwood Sofa Bench with Urn Motif Back Splat
Located in Atlanta, GA
An 18th century Italian carved wood sofa bench. This antique Italian four-seat settee features a
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Benches
Materials
Linen, Wood, Fruitwood
Leolux Living Room Set Consisting of Three-Seat Sofa, High-Back Armchairs
By Leolux
Located in Brussels, BE
Leolux living room set consisting of three-seat sofa, high-back armchair and armchair, Netherlands
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Wood
Antique Art Nouveau Maurice Dufrene Style Barrel Back Chair And Boudoir Sofa
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Art Nouveau Maurice Dufrene Footed Barrel Back Lounge Chair and Tufted Back Boudoir
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Living Room Sets
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Blue and White Chinoiserie Floral Camel Back Sofa Loveseat with Adjustable Arms
By Knoll
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful and very unique loveseat with adjustable sofa arms. This wonderful piece seats two and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique Victorian Carved Medallion Back Sofa with 2 Side Chairs Parlor Set
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Victorian carved medallion back sofa with 2 side chairs newly upholstered in a plush
Category
Antique 1880s Victorian Living Room Sets
Materials
Velvet, Wood
A Swedish Late Gustavian Period Sofa Bench from the 19th Century with Back Slats
Located in Atlanta, GA
wood bench is raised on six tapered legs. Its back is made of a succession of reeded slats and fluted
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Materials
Wood
Louis Philippe Settee
Located in New York, NY
beautiful Walnut wood grain. Fabric backed allowing this sofa to be placed floating with the back exposed
Category
Antique 19th Century European Louis Philippe Settees
Materials
Walnut
$2,100
Paul McCobb Channel Back Sofa
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul McCobb for Widdicomb sofa.
Restored and reupholstered with great plains cotton-poly weave
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Midcentury Three Seat Spindle Back Sofa
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Grete Jalk, Viko Baumritter
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid Century Modern three Seat Sofa with heavy solid wood frame. Very sturdy and well crafted. Light
Category
Mid-20th Century Macedonian Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Naugahyde, Wood
19th Century Swedish Barrel Back Sofa
Located in Charleston, SC
Swedish, 19th century barrel back sofa settee in Gustavian style with beautifully carved frame with
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Paint
Pair of Regency Style Tufted Back Sofas
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Regency style tufted back sofas. Upholstered in light gray velvet with black lacquered
Category
Vintage 1930s Regency Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
French Linen Button Back Sofa, circa 1900
Located in Culver City, CA
French linen button back sofa, circa 1900.
Reupholstered in muslin with exposed back and sides
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Sofas
Materials
Muslin, Wood
French Style Three-Chair Back Sofa Bench W/Nicely Carved
Entwined Back Rests
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French style three-chair back sofa from the mid 20th century. This vintage American bench has
Category
Mid-20th Century French Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Wavy Back Sofa Upholstered in Lelievre Wool Boucle
By Jean Royère, Paolo Buffa
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An elegant modern scallop back sofa upholstered in Lelievre Lama Naturel wool boucle. Fast
Category
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
A. Rudin Channel Back Cloud Sofa with Oversized Chair
By A. Rudin
Located in Culver City, CA
A stunning set; this A. Rudin channel back sofa in off-white is just as comfortable as it is
Category
Vintage 1980s American Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Chippendale Camel Back Sofa With Ball and Claw Feet
Located in Seattle, WA
Antique chippendale sofa features solid mahogany wood, camel back and ball and claw feet. Clean and
Category
Vintage 1970s Chippendale Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Kittinger Colonial Williamsburg Style Camel Back Sofa, circa 1930
By Kittinger
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage Kittinger Colonial Williamsburg style sofa offers camelback form with scroll arms, raised
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Floating Back Sofa by Ed Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
rare variation on his classic “La Gandola” sofa features an exquisite turfted wraparound floating back
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood, Walnut
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Stick Back Sofa in Original Paint
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Swedish early 19th century Gustavian stick back sofa in wood. Each individual spindle is hand
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Materials
Linen, Wood
Astra Sofa by DeMuro Das with Curved Back and Plinth Base
By DeMuro Das
Located in New York, NY
Taking inspiration from the lines of Vladimir Kagan's iconic serpentine sofa, the astra sofa by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Three-Seat High Backed Painted Swedish Sofa, Decorative Detail
Located in London, England
Early 19th century Gustavian high back sofa featuring unusual decorative detail. Reupholstered in a
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Custom Fabricated Sofa with Six Loose Back Cushions in Cream Linen
Located in Southampton, NY
Custom upholstered "Axel" sofa with six loose back cushions, in cream linen fabric. Generous depth
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Materials
Feathers, Linen, Wood
Michael Taylor for Baker Black Ebonized Oriental Ming Sofa with Fretwork Back
By Michael Taylor, James Mont, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Michael Taylor for Baker ebonized oriental inspired sofa with Lattice Fretwork Back in the James
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chippendale Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Late Gustavian Barrel-Back Upholstered Swedish Sofa from the Early 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish late Gustavian upholstered and wood sofa from the early 19th century. This antique sofa
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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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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