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Elegant Tight Back Loose Down Seat Sofa
Located in Bronx, NY
Elegant tight back loose down seat sofa
- 24 D seat depth.
- 21 seat high.
- 25.5 arm high.
Category
1990s North American Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Winged Sofa with Tall Back and Loose Cushions
By Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
A sleek and modern sofa featuring a tall tight back design with three loose cushions. The sofa
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Walnut, Wool
Zanaboni Italy Quilted Black Leather Sofa, Loose Quilted Back and Seat Cushion
By Zanaboni
Located in Miami, FL
Zanaboni Italy Quilted Black Leather Sofa, Loose Quilted Back and Seat Cushion
Offered for sale
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 30.75 in W 94.4 in D 43.36 in
Modern Curved Loose Cushion Sofa
Located in Greenwich, CT
This modern curved sofa is built to order and features 3 loose back cushions with a single
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Maple
Custom Sofa with Wood Surround at Arms with Loose Back and Side Cushions
By LF Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Our version of the timeless St. Thomas sofa - we call the Carnot - with square notched arms
Category
2010s American American Classical Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Parisian Style Loose Cushion Sofa
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
Parisian style sofa with single bench cushion and large side and back cushions, all stuffed with
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Down, Feathers
Roll Arm Carl Sofa with Tight Back, Loose Seat Cushions and Hand Carved Feet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Carl Sofa 84” is Martin & Brockett’s take on a traditional English roll arm, featuring our
Category
2010s American Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Charlton Sofa Loose Seat Cushion Pull Tufting
Located in Ridgewood, NY
Chic and sophisticated, this sofa defines Naula’s Soho collection. With a low back and elegantly
Category
2010s American Other Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Hudson Sofa Loose Seat Cushions, Box Legs
Located in Ridgewood, NY
Simple, clean lines and balanced proportions define this sofa. Dual back cushions compliment the
Category
2010s American Other Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Modern Slope Arm Sofa with Loose Cushions
Located in Greenwich, CT
New three cushion sofa with loose back and seat cushions. Frame made with real wood, and with glue
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Foam, Maple, Down
Mid-Century Leather Tufted Sofa w/ Loose Cushions
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome English leather tufted sofa with tight tufted back and two loose seat cushions. The sofa
Category
Vintage 1940s English Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
Midcentury Sofa with Tufted Back
Located in Ballard, CA
Sofa with a midcentury feel. Tufted tight back with three loose poly/down seat cushions over
Category
2010s American Sofas
Materials
Polyester, Maple, Down
Rolled Arm Sofa with Curved Tight Back
Located in Ballard, CA
Elegant curved sofa comes with tight back over two loose poly/down seat cushions, with exposed wood
Category
2010s American Sofas
Materials
Polyester, Maple, Down
Modern Loose Cushion Sectional Sofa with Upholstered Legs
By The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
About this piece
This customizable sectional sofa features large loose seat and back cushions
Category
2010s American Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Wood
Maxfield Contemporary Tight Back Three-Seat Custom Sofa
By Foley & Cox
Located in Hudson, NY
-colored ultra-suede, the curved arm sofa features a tight back with vertical top stitching and pewter
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Luigi Tiengo Surfboard Back Gondola Sofa for Cimon
Located in Hanover, MA
Strikingly sculptural vintage early 1960s gondola sofa with floating surfboard upholstered back
Category
Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Walnut, Wool
Curved Sofa with Scroll Arms and Loose Seat Cushion with Wrap around Wood Legs
By LF Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
style - inverted scroll arms with a shaped back and a loose seat cushion made of soft foam wrapped in
Category
2010s American American Classical Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
H 35 in W 96 in D 40 in
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
Eden Sectional Loose Seat and Back Cushions, Pull Tufting
Located in Ridgewood, NY
comfy loose cushions. Its sculptural profile is defined by its graphic grid-tufted pull detail and
Category
2010s American Other Sectional Sofas
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
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
H 39.5 in W 86.5 in D 37 in
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
H 29 in W 81 in D 35 in
Vintage Art Deco Hollywood Regency Sofa Tufted Back and Concave Pillowed Arms
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage Art Deco or Hollywood Regency sofa with a tufted back and concave pillowed arms
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 32 in W 89 in D 36 in
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
H 32.5 in W 79 in D 37.5 in
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
H 32.5 in W 126 in D 77 in
Dawson Sectional Walnut base Frame Trim detail loose seat & back cushions piping
Located in Ridgewood, NY
With a low back, elegant frame detail, and dark walnut legs, the sophisticated Dawson Sectional is
Category
2010s American Other Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 30 in W 118 in D 93 in
Dawson Sectional Arms Walnut Frame Trim detail loose seat & back cushions piping
Located in Ridgewood, NY
With a low back, elegant frame detail, and dark walnut legs, the sophisticated Dawson Sectional is
Category
2010s American Other Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 30 in W 126 in D 97 in
Western Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
From our US Based custom upholstery and tannery workshop, this statement sofa is made of beautiful
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Other Sofas
Materials
Leather
Harvey Probber Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in San Francisco, CA
A three-seat sofa by Harvey Probber. Curved front. Loose cushions on the seat, back and sides. Sofa
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
Modern Thorpe Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern upholstered sofa with sleek modern lines and raised on bold block feet. Two long loose
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Harmony Modern Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
comfortably enclose its loose seat back cushions, propped by a faux-leather-wrapped, counterbalance capped in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Custom JMF Sofa
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in Torrance, CA
wood legs. Available with either tight back or loose back cushions, and with various wood types and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Materials
Muslin, Upholstery, Foam, Hardwood, Down, Feathers
Custom Davenport Sofa
Located in NYC, NY
Davenport sofa, handmade in NYC . Sofa features a tight back, and loose seat cushion of foam
Category
2010s American Sofas
Materials
Foam, Wood
Modern Airborne Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
Seat - 18.25" H
Arm - 26.25" H
86.5W x 37D x 26.25H
Loose bench seat cushion and loose back
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Updated Traditional Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
Updated Traditional Sofa that is stylishly expressive with its low-key elegance. A low back and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Paris Welt Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
32.5" H
Seat - 18" H
Arm - 25.5" H
Contrast welt on frame and cushions.
Loose seat and back
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
KGBL Liston Sofa 2.0
By KGBL
Located in New York, NY
give it a unity of form. Arms and back float away from the seat. This 2.0 version includes a loose
Category
2010s Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
KGBL Mayweather 2.0 Sofa
By KGBL
Located in New York, NY
has been created on the back cushions. The loose seat cushions on the 2.0 are surrounded by down for
Category
2010s Modern Sofas
Materials
Bronze
Galvin Classic Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
" H
Seat cushion - Comfort Down
Back cushion - loose pillow, blend down
Casters and nailhead trim are
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Louis XIV Style Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Louis XIV style sofa. Sofa has a painted black and gold frame, caned sides and back with linen
Category
Vintage 1960s Louis XIV Sofas
Materials
Linen, Wood
Lowell Deep Custom Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
long loose pillow backs with two long comfort down seat cushions.
Completely Made in USA, with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Paul Frankl Style Sofa
By Paul Frankl
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul Frankl style sofa 100 inche length, extreme curved arms, slightly curved back details
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Halstead Custom Modern Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
With three loose back cushions and boxed cushion seats, with low profile arms, raised on flared
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Modern Leather Thorpe Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
loose pillow backs with two long comfort down seat cushions.
Shown in Madrid Spice leather with brass
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Art Deco Emerald Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
- 18" H
Arm - 29" H
Loose bench seat cushion, Tight back.
8-Way hand tied seat.
Memory foam
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Brass
Galvin Classic Leather Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
With three loose back cushions and boxed cushion seats, with scrolling arms, raised on square
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
LOTA Sofa by Eileen Gray
By Eileen Gray
Located in Berlin, Berlin
, produced by Classicon in Munich. Sofa with black lacquered armrests, four loose sumptuous soft back and
Category
1990s German Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Wood
Morro Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Morro sofa is our deepest and largest scaled sofa featuring a biscuit tufted seat, loose back
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Moreno Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Moreno sofa sits low and deep with Italian inspired curved arms. The sofa features loose seat
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Nest Deep Custom Leather Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
loose pillow backs with two long comfort down seat cushions.
Completely Made in USA, with traditional 8
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Custom Art Deco Style Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
With two loose back cushions and a boxed cushion seat, with low profile arms, raised on a simple
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Portola Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Portola sofa features a handcrafted solid walnut or oak frame with loose seat and back cushions
Category
2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Deep and Tall Sofa
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
Tuxedo style sofa with a single firm down/feather wrapped foam bench cushion and 3 loose feather
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen, Maple
Scandinavian Sofa in Red Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa or settee, leather, wood, Scandinavia, 1950s
A beautifully sculpted sofa in the style of
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Venetian Sofa by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in San Diego, CA
The Venetian Sofa is a rare example in Vladimir Kagan’s repertoire that includes loose cushions
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Walnut
American Tufted Tan Leather Sofa
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in North York, ON
head-to-head antiqued brass nail heads. Features beautiful tufted back design with loose seat cushion
Category
2010s American Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Metal
Large Modern Wide Arm Sofa
Located in Greenwich, CT
features loose back and seat cushions constructed with polyurethane foam. The back is upholstered in a navy
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Linen, Velvet
Paris Welt Sofa, Charcoal Welt
Located in Westwood, NJ
.
Loose seat and back cushions.
Springdown cushion.
8-Way hand tied seat.
Feather down pillows.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Child Size Brown Leather Sofa
Located in Essex, MA
Serpentine back with scrolled out arms and all over brass tacks. Loose cushion seat. Square tapered
Category
Vintage 1930s English Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mel Smilow Smilow Thielle Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Wood Frame Sofa Couch
By Smilow-Thielle, Mel Smilow
Located in Philadelphia, PA
a solid wood frame with exposed sculpted spindle back, loose cushions, upholstered armrests, clean
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
H 25 in W 84 in D 34 in
Paris Welt Sofa, Cream Welt
Located in Westwood, NJ
.
Loose seat and back cushions.
Springdown cushion.
8-Way hand tied seat.
Feather down pillows.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
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Loose Back Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal loose back sofa for your home. Frequently made of fabric, wood and mahogany, every loose back sofa was constructed with great care. There are 5 variations of the antique or vintage loose back sofa you’re looking for, while we also have 5 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect loose back sofa — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A loose back sofa, designed in the Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Neoclassical style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one loose back sofa that is appealing in its simplicity, but George Smith, Jhon Ortiz and Herman Miller produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Loose Back Sofa?
A loose back sofa can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,011, while the lowest priced sells for $3,000 and the highest can go for as much as $21,900.
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With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
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Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About Loose Back Sofa
- 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.
- 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.
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