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Tight Back Sofa by Ole Wanscher
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A sofa with a raised, tight back and sloping arms, retaining the original upholstery, on Cuban
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Mahogany, Wool

Tight Back Sofa by Ole Wanscher
Tight Back Sofa by Ole Wanscher
H 30 in W 80 in D 29 in
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

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

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

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

Roll Arm Carl Sofa with Tight Back, Loose Seat Cushions and Hand Carved Feet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
signature Lupa foot. A deep seat cushion and tight back make for a relaxed seating experience, uncompromised
Category

2010s American Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Modern Curved Tight Back and Seat Ann Chaise
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett's Ann Chaise features a tight seat and a streamlined back with button details. 64
Category

2010s American Chaise Longues

Materials

Upholstery

Modern Curved Tight Back and Seat Ann Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett’s Ann chair features a tight, eight-way, hand-tied spring seat and streamlined
Category

2010s American Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

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

Tufted Wing Back Sofa
Located in East Hampton, NY
tight back... in natural linen or COM.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas

Materials

Linen, Wood, Feathers

Tufted Wing Back Sofa
Tufted Wing Back Sofa
H 53 in W 64 in D 36 in
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

Midcentury Sofa with Tufted Back
H 36 in W 84 in D 37 in
Jacques Adnet Neoclassic High Back Side Chair
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Hudson, NY
. The tight back and seat is enhanced with an appliqued decorative banding front and back. The chair
Category

Mid-20th Century European Neoclassical Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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

Pair Grosfeld Style American Classic High Back Wing Tip Club Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
, with down-filled seat cushion, tight back seat with pleated surround to inset base of back seat
Category

Vintage 1970s American American Classical Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Silk, Walnut

Elegant English Rolled Arm Sofa in a Bold Striped Tone-on-Tone Fabric
Located in Bronx, NY
The loose seat, tight back sofa offers excellent comfort and look at the same time.
Category

Vintage 1960s English Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Victoria Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chair with exposed frame, a tight-back and loose seat cushion, sitting on tapered, turned legs.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs

Materials

Birch

Victoria Chair
Victoria Chair
H 35.75 in W 26 in D 27 in
Leather Sofa by Ole Wanscher
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A sofa with a raised, tight back and sloping arms, retaining the original tan leather upholstery
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Leather Sofa by Ole Wanscher
Leather Sofa by Ole Wanscher
H 38 in W 78 in D 26 in
Treble Side Chair by DeMuro Das with Curved Back and Walnut Legs
By DeMuro Das
Located in New York, NY
walnut base. The chair is fully upholstered with a tight back and can be made in down-feather fill
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Silver Jacquard Sofa With Tufted Seat
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A contemporary style long sofa in silver jacquard upholstery with a tight back, tufted seat, low
Category

Late 20th Century Sofas

Materials

Fabric

A Camelback Loveseat
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical camelback sofa with a tight back, two loose seat cushions and rolled arms, covered in a
Category

20th Century American Sofas

Materials

Linen

A Camelback Loveseat
A Camelback Loveseat
H 34 in W 69 in D 36 in
Donghia Milo Chair
By Donghia
Located in Houston, TX
Donghia Milo slipper chair fully upholstered in dark taupe woven jacquard with loose seat, tight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Wood

Donghia Milo Chair
Donghia Milo Chair
H 36 in W 24.5 in D 35 in
Pair of Green Painted French Style Side Chairs with Shell Motif and Tufted Seat
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Pair of carved dining chairs painted green with green diamond print fabric tufted seat and tight
Category

Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Paint

French White Frame Sofa with Beige Upholstery
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage French painted white frame sofa with dark beige fabric upholstery, tight back, two
Category

20th Century Sofas

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Treble Side Chair by DeMuro Das with Curved Back and Dark Espresso Oak Legs
By DeMuro Das
Located in New York, NY
gives this piece solidity and strength. The chair is fully upholstered, with a tight back and a loose
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Slope Arm Sofa with Bolsters and Lumbar Pillows
Located in Ballard, CA
Refined sofa has combined the shelter feel with traditional elements, tight back with three lombar
Category

2010s American Sofas

Materials

Polyester, Maple, Down

Louis XVI Style Cream Upholstered Settee
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
in a cream fabric. Has a loose seat cushion and a tight back and sides.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Settees

Materials

Wood

Pair Postmodern Jack Cartwright Morse Lounge Chairs (B)
By Jack Cartwright
Located in West Chester, PA
and plywood. Seat: tight seat of polydacron. Back: tight back of polydacron. Exposed Legs: solid
Category

Early 2000s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair Postmodern Jack Cartwright Morse Lounge Chairs (A)
By Jack Cartwright
Located in West Chester, PA
hardwood and plywood. Seat: tight seat of polydacron. Back: tight back of polydacron. Exposed Legs: solid
Category

Early 2000s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Midcentury Ivory Linen and Silk Lounge Chairs, USA, circa 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
tight back and seat cushion are upholstered in ivory linen and silk fabric.
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Silver Leaf

Set of Four Milo Baughman Armchairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
, tight back with loose seat cushion, upholstered in faux ostrich. Four available priced separately.
Category

20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Colette Floral Metal Base Sofa
By Koket
Located in Manassas, VA
vintage. Fully upholstered tight back sofa with a metal base wrapped in a veil of organic lace.
Category

2010s Portuguese Sofas

Materials

Brass

Colette Floral Metal Base Sofa
Colette Floral Metal Base Sofa
H 30 in W 99 in D 30 in
Chandra Chair (In Stock)
By Koket
Located in Manassas, VA
, while metal bands delicately bind the chair highlighting the sculpted fluidity of the tight back
Category

2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Brass

Chandra Chair (In Stock)
Chandra Chair (In Stock)
H 30 in W 24 in D 18 in
Chandra Dining Chair
By Koket
Located in Manassas, VA
glam, while metal bands delicately bind the chair highlighting the sculpted fluidity of the tight back
Category

2010s Portuguese Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Chandra Dining Chair
Chandra Dining Chair
H 33 in W 24 in D 17 in
Chandra Chair
By Koket
Located in Manassas, VA
, while metal bands delicately bind the chair highlighting the sculpted fluidity of the tight back
Category

2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Brass

Chandra Chair
Chandra Chair
H 30 in W 24 in D 18 in
Chandra Dining Chair (In Stock)
By Koket
Located in Manassas, VA
glam, while metal bands delicately bind the chair highlighting the sculpted fluidity of the tight back
Category

2010s Portuguese Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Chandra Dining Chair (In Stock)
Chandra Dining Chair (In Stock)
H 33 in W 24 in D 17 in
Carved Louis XVI Style Cream Settee
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage carved Louis XVI settee with cream cotton upholstery, tight back and removable down
Category

20th Century Louis XVI Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Down

Slagelse Mobelvaerk Model 188 Loveseat, Denmark 1950s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Norwalk, CT
upholstered in a stripy cut-velvet in mossy green. Tight back and seat. A nice example of early Scandinavian
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery

A Pair of Faux Bamboo Arm Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A stylish pair of faux bamboo arm chairs with a curved tight back, a tight seating lovely detail at
Category

20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

A Pair of Faux Bamboo Arm Chairs
A Pair of Faux Bamboo Arm Chairs
H 31.5 in W 24 in D 22.75 in
1980’s Post Modern Sculptural Black Upholstered Lounge Rounded Arm Chair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
curved chair features a tight back and seat. Perfect bedroom or living room seating. Coordinating
Category

Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Beautiful Sensuous Curved Kidney Shaped Opera Sofa by Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Hopewell, NJ
house gallery seating. It features a tight back and a loose, comfortable bench cushion. Recently
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Orla Sofa by Cappellini, Upholstered in Schumacher's Orley Jacquard Fabric
Located in New York, NY
rounded silhouette and swirling, floral upholstery fabric, this tight-back, 2-seat sofa makes a fabulously
Category

20th Century French Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

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

Custom Davenport Sofa
Custom Davenport Sofa
H 34.5 in W 80 in D 44 in
Rolled Arm Upholstered Club Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Our Juliana chair has a Classic traditional shape with rolled arms, tight back and a deep seat. The
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Linen, Birch, Maple

Rolled Arm Upholstered Club Chair
Rolled Arm Upholstered Club Chair
H 36 in W 36 in D 38 in
Mid-Century Modern Kidney Shaped Curved Serpentine Biomorphic Cloud Sofa
By Drexel, Vladimir Kagan, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Lambertville, NJ
cloud sofas feature elongated removable single seat cushions with curved tight backs. Original neutral
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Aril Side Chair by DeMuro Das with Hand-Cast Legs in Solid Satin Bronze
By DeMuro Das
Located in New York, NY
The Aril side chair by DeMuro Das features a curved, elongated tight back and loose seat cushion
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Modern Oversized Club Chairs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
arms and upholstered in gray cotton. They are constructed with a tight back and a removable seat
Category

20th Century Club Chairs

Materials

Cotton

Pair of Finn Juhl Lounge or Armchairs for France & Son in Greige Fabric
By Finn Juhl
Located in New York, NY
A pair of midcentury lounge or armchairs by Finn Juhl for France & Son, featuring tight backs and
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Avalon club chair
By Michael Bagley
Located in Bronx, NY
Francophile Collection. Its tight back, loose seat combination make it very comfortable and always maintains
Category

20th Century American Club Chairs

Avalon club chair
H 33.5 in Dm 34 in
Art Deco Style Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
Art Deco Style Bench, a bold statement with a handsome tight back design featuring curved corners
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Art Deco Style Bench
Art Deco Style Bench
H 24 in W 55 in D 20 in
Modern Tight Seat Curved Sofa with Neutral Boucle and Contrast Welting
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
Mid-century modern curved sofa with tight seat and tight back. Upholstered in a light grey / tonal
Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Maple, Lacquer

Midcentury Wingback Chaise
Located in Westwood, NJ
Upholstered chaise Tight back and seat with single throw pillow Steel leg and arm overlay with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Wingback Chaise
Midcentury Wingback Chaise
H 41 in W 36 in D 67.5 in
Elegant Divan in Lemon Satin with Square and Round Pillows
Located in Bronx, NY
satin is the ultimate luxury. With a single foam core/down wrapped seat and a tight back accented with
Category

2010s American Sofas

Materials

Silk

Swivel Chair in Creamy White Boucle with Wood Trim Base
Located in Brea, CA
swivel chair is both comfortable with a tight seat and tight back, giving it a more modern look. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swivel Chairs

Materials

Wood, Bouclé, Cotton, Foam

Pair Modernist High Back Leather Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
silhouette, features a slightly curved back that envelops and hugs the sitter. The tight back is capped with
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair Modernist High Back Leather Chairs
Pair Modernist High Back Leather Chairs
H 32.75 in W 27 in D 30 in
Scandinavian Vintage Modern Low Brown leather 3 seat sofa by Montis in Holland
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Scandinavian Modern Montis Brown leather sofa with a low slung form having a tight back. Beautiful
Category

1990s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Vintage Armchairs in Gio Ponti Style
By Gio Ponti
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
These handsome upholstered vintage Italian chairs have tight backs and loose seat cushions and are
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Walnut

Stiletto Sectional Contemporary Channeling Seat Back Base Tight Seat Back Wengé
Located in Ridgewood, NY
The Stiletto sectional is sophisticated and plush. Its sleek wengé frame and rich upholstery make this piece a perfect balance of comfort and luxury.
Category

2010s American Other Sectional Sofas

Materials

Wenge

Organic Faux Bois Carved Wood Lounge Arm Club Chair, Casa Stradivari
By Casa Stradivari
Located in Lambertville, NJ
natural wood tone. Tight back construction with a loose seat cushion. Original striped sea foam light
Category

Vintage 1980s Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Treble Side Chair by DeMuro Das with Hand-Cast, Solid Bronze Legs
By DeMuro Das
Located in New York, NY
gives this piece solidity and strength. The chair is fully upholstered, with a tight back and loose seat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bronze

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 JMF Sofa
Custom JMF Sofa
H 29 in W 108 in D 38 in
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Tight Back For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the tight back you’re looking for. A tight back — often made from fabric, wood and metal — can elevate any home. There are 10 variations of the antique or vintage tight back you’re looking for, while we also have 6 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the tight back you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A tight back is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one tight back that is appealing in its simplicity, but Modshop, A.J. Iversen and Brunschwig & Fils produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Tight Back?

The average selling price for a tight back at 1stDibs is $3,000, while they’re typically $1,095 on the low end and $16,200 for the highest priced.