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What is a backless couch called?
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A backless couch is usually called a recamier or a divan. A divan has a long, low seating area formed by a mattress and is usually placed near a wall. It neither has a back nor arms. This couch is perfect for a living room, bedroom or guest room. Find a collection of antique and vintage backless couches on 1stDibs today.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
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Antique “Open Back” 2-Seat Sofa – In Fish Print Linen
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is a superb, antique Open-Back compact 2-Seat Sofa, dressed in a stunning
Category
2010s Sofas
Materials
Porcelain, Linen, Oak
Swedish Biedermeier Carved Sofa Quilted Golden Birch 19th Century Antique A
Located in Lewes, England
excellent.
It has a plain wood frame open back as with all Biedermeier sofa and we will both re-polish the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Materials
Birch
$4,343 Sale Price
36% Off
Early 20th Century Mahogany with Inlaid Bell Flowers by Wellington Hall
By Wellington Hall Ltd
Located in Port Jervis, NY
built table which will work great in a hall or up against the back of an open room sofa.
Category
Vintage 1920s American Adam Style Console Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Maple, Satinwood
American Art Deco Wicker 6-Piece Living Room Set
Located in Queens, NY
back & open weave trim (sofa, 2 armchairs, rocker, recamier, coffee table)
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Living Room Sets
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker
$18,500 / set