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Large Custom-Made Sofa by Gulf Upholstery with Loose Seat
Back Cushions
Located in Miami, FL
Large Custom-Made Sofa by Gulf Upholstery with Loose Seat & Back Cushions
Offered for sale is a
Category
Late 20th Century American Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Swedish Button Back Upholstered in French Linen Two-Seater Sofa
Located in London, England
Swedish buttoned back two-seater sofa upholstered in an antique neutral French linen.
This lovely
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Revival Sofas
Materials
Metal, Iron
Art Deco Midcentury Green Velvet Banana Form Channel Back Sofa Hollywood Regency
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Green three-cushion velvet banana channel back sofa. Three removable cushions and a lovely rounded
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
18th C. Swedish Gustavian Period Stick Back Upholstered Sofa in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A Swedish Gustavian period sofa bench from the 18th century, hand-scraped to the original paint
Category
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
Mid century Post Modern De Sede Gray Leather long Curved back Pillow Sofa
By De Sede
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century post modern De Sede gray leather long curved back Pillow sofa. Very unique half moon
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Foam, Wood
Sofa with Chrome Back Frame and Deep Blue Grey Velvet Upholstery, Italy, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
1970s fully restored Italian sofa, chromed frame and pleated deep blue grey velvet upholstery
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Late 19th Century French Country Long Sofa/Settee With Carved Arms, Legs
Back
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a lovely settee with carved dark wood framing the pale beige velvet upholstery and down
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown French Provincial Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Vintage Mid Century Modern Tufted Tight Back Lawson Style Sofa on Walnut Base
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible vintage mid-century modern Lawson style sofa with tufted tight back on a walnut base
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Late 20 Modern Custom Made Lawson Style Large Scale Tight Back Sofa Khaki Green
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage Modern custom made Lawson style large scale tight back sofa khaki with olive green
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Feathers
Mid-Century Modern Wieland Sofa by O. B. Solie with Curved Back and Arms
By O.B. Solie
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Super cool long and low midcentury sofa designed by award winning furniture designer, O.B. Solie
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Stunning Milo Baughman 7 Piece Curved Back Cube Sectional Sofa Mid-Century
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning 7 piece Milo Baughman 7 piece curved back cube sectional sofa. This sofa was reupholstered
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Ralph Lauren Saddle Leather Floating Sofa
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Stunning Ralph Lauren sofa in thick, buttery, luxurious saddle leather. Lovely light patina. Sink
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Henredon Ralph Lauren Saddle Leather Sofa
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Stunning Ralph Lauren sofa in thick, buttery, luxurious saddle leather. Lovely light patina. Sink
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
1990s Salotti Post Modern Black Leather Sofa
By Nicoletti Salotti
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1990s with this exquisite black leather sofa
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
1980s Attributed to George Smith Chintz Floral Linen English Sofa
By George Smith
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, floral linen sofa you could hope to
Category
Vintage 1980s English Chinoiserie Sofas
Materials
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Chippendale Style Camel Back Loveseat with Coordinating Lamps
Linens
Located in Asheville, NC
Blue on cream toile with french country scenes uphosters this camel back loveseat with carved ball
Category
Late 20th Century North American Chinese Chippendale Sofas
Materials
Brass
1990s Weiman Immaculate Customized Curved Serpentine Sectional
By Weiman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1990s with this exquisite Weiman sectional
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Steel
1970s Modular Immaculate Curved Forest Green Chaise Sectional, Set of 8
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1970s with this exquisite modular, luxurious
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Louis XVI Style Square Back Canape/Sofa
Located in Washington, DC
A painted Louis XVI style square back canape/sofa. Painted and detailed carving with fluted legs
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Chippendale Style Camel Back Sofa by Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Chippendale style camel back sofa made by Baker Furniture. The soft rolling camel back meets
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Settees
Materials
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Sofa Settee
Located in Wichita, KS
A 19th century Swedish barrel back sofa settee in the Gustavian style, newly upholstered in antique
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
Late Gustavian Style Swedish Barrel Back Sofa Bench in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A stunning Swedish sofa in the Gustavian style in original paint with a comfortable barrel-style
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
Henredon Sleigh Daybed or Sofa with Spindle Back and Rolled Arms, Signed
By Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
spindle rail back with 17 turned wood spindles, turned wood bun legs / feet, and strips of wood planks
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Wood
Pair of Handmade Dark Wooden Sofa Chairs with String Rope Back and Seat
Located in Marbella, ES
Pair of handmade dark wooden sofa chairs with string rope back and seat.
Category
2010s European Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
Pair of Handmade Dark Wooden Sofa Chairs with String Rope Back and Seat
Located in Marbella, ES
Pair of handmade dark wooden sofa chairs with string rope back and seat.
Category
2010s European Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
Pair of Handmade Light Brown Wooden Sofa Chairs with String Rope Back and Seat
Located in Marbella, ES
Pair of handmade light brown wooden sofa hairs with string rope back and seat.
Category
2010s European Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
Italian 19th C. Baroque Style Sofa Bench w/ Ornately-Pierce Carved Back
Skirt
Located in Atlanta, GA
antique Italian Baroque style bench, circa 1880, features elaborate carvings throughout it's back and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Baroque Benches
Materials
Linen, Wood
1960s Danish Velvet Petite Curved Banana Sofa Sette
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The beautiful rare sofa is statement piece which is also extremely comfortable and packed with
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Chenille, Velvet, Wood
Freeform Thick Slab Acacia Wood Console
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Freeform acacia wood console or sofa back table. Beautiful graining and colors. Can also be placed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Console Tables
Materials
Wood
Jules Leleu, Large Curved Back Sofa, France
By Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
An unusual, large curved back sofa by Jules Leleu in cream upholstery and six sturdy wooden legs.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Ebonised wood Barrel back settee
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Ebonised wood barrel back settee with carved fluted front legs and tuffted upholstered
Category
20th Century French Sofas
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
High-backed sofa with wood frame and deep orange upholstery. Designed by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Sofas
Early Art Deco Barrel-back Settee
Located in New York, NY
Early Art Deco barrel-back settee.
Ebonized wood with finely carved garlands of flowers.
Category
20th Century French Sofas
Materials
Wood
Unusual High Back Suite with Sofa and Two Armchairs
Located in London, London
Unusual High Back Suite with sofa and two Armchairs with splayed Legs, 1950`s, Italy
We haven`t
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Living Room Sets
Materials
Metal
High Back Sofa with Light Wood Legs
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
High back sofa with light wood legs, metal tacks and linen lightly tufted with excess string
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Linen, Wood
Triple X Back Wood Frame Sofa
Located in New York, NY
76" L Odeon Hotel Triple X Back Wood Frame Sofa with Upholstered Seats and Nail Head Border/76" x
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Midcentury Sofa, Wood Frame with Cane Back, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
upholstery, no rips, tears, or stains. The sofa back, finished with open weave cane - provides an airiness
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Custom high backed sofa
Located in Stamford, CT
A very high style sofa covered in a soft brown corduroy with very subtle touches of metallic gold
Category
20th Century Sofas
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
$2,600
Selig Button Back Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Mid Century sofa by Selig with two cushions, 9 buttons on a tight back and black finished
Category
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
$4,200
Crimson Velvet Camel-back Sofa
Located in Pasadena, CA
Elegant vintage sofa recently upholstered in deep crimson velvet, with rolled arms and base
Category
Vintage 1930s American Sofas
Materials
Wood
Gilded High Back Sofa Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wood carved French gilded high back tapestry bench.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
Materials
Wood
Dunbar Style Button Back Sofa
By Steelcase
Located in New York, NY
Long three seater sofa in the style of Dunbar styled light and lean with slim top-stitched track
Category
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Custom Upholstered Camel Back Sofa
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A mid-20th c. custom upholstered George III style camel-back sofa with one long down-filled cushion
Category
Vintage 1940s American George III Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Sumptuous Curved Tufted Back Sofa
Located in New York, NY
plush tufting. Tapered walnut legs and splayed legs in the back make this sofa beautiful from every
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1950
s Italian Curved Back Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Italian curved back sofa newly reupholstered in tobacco velvet. On blonde wood legs.
Category
20th Century French Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
French Scroll Backed Napoleon III Sofa
Located in Kent, GB
French scroll backed Napoleon III sofa. Newly upholstered in antique French linen.
Category
Antique 1870s French Sofas
Materials
Linen, Wood
Elegant Chippendale Period Camel Backed Sofa
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
An elegant Chippendale period camel backed sofa of very small proportions. With flared scroll arms
Category
Antique 18th Century English Sofas
Materials
Wood
Gustavian Style Sofa with Curved Back
Located in Sheffield, MA
Swedish sofa bench, circa 1900, in the Gustavian style. Curved and flaring back has carved egg and
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Sofas
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Curved Back Walnut Framed Linen Covered Sofa
Located in Miami, FL
Satin finished walnut frame supports this curved back sofa with recessed back legs. Very chic in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Materials
Wood
Vintage Wing-back French Provincial Style Sofa
Located in New Jersey City, NJ
Vintage French Provincial style sofa from 1950s France has a hand carved walnut frame wing back
Category
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
Materials
Wood, Fabric
A Small Victorian Style Camel Back Sofa
Located in Long Island City, NY
A small Victorian style sofa with wrap around arms, molded camel back, overall kidney shape with
Category
20th Century American Sofas
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Antique French Napoleon III sofa, buttoned back
Located in Maidstone, GB
A lovely shape Napoleon III 19th Century sofa. your upholsterer could upholster this without the
Category
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
Materials
Wood
Edward Wormley Bracket Back Sofa for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Mid-Century Modern sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar with a mahogany bracket back (in a walnut
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Bar Harbor Wicker Sofa with Shelf Back
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a gorgeous Bar Harbor wicker sofa. The black paint is old and worn in some spots. The sofa
Category
Early 20th Century American Sofas
Materials
Wood, Reed, Paint
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bracket-Back Sofa
By Edward Wormley
Located in Hadley, MA
Edward Wormley designed, Dunbar floating sofa. This design is a more sculptural, refined version of
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Fabric
1950
s French Round Back Black Bouclé Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Vintage French round back sofa with slope arms, newly reupholstered in a black bouclé.
As this
Category
Vintage 1950s French Sofas
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Curved Dunbar sofa with tufted back and arms
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Curved sofa with tufted back and arms. Upholstered in rich textured fabric.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
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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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