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What is a sofa without a back called?
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What 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.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
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Berga Mobler Sofas in Beige Teddy Mohair by Pierre Frey
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Berga Mobler, sofas, reupholstered in mohair "Teddy" by Pierre Frey, beech, Denmark, 1940s.
This bold and rounded sofa is very comfortable, newly upholstered in a plush Teddy mohair...
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Beech
$14,700 / item
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Curved Sofas for Directional, Signed Pair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Iconic pair of Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan serpentine curvy cloud sofas for Directional, circa 1970's. These highly collectible and desirable sculptural modern designer sofas f...
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Ultrasuede, Lucite, Wood
The 'Jaipur' Sofa
Located in Malton, GB
This is our 'Jaipur' sofa. Inspired by an original Anglo- Indian sofa we found on our travels. We wanted to make a show stopping piece that encapsulated design with practicality and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Beech
$11,236 / item
Yngve Ekström Pine Sofa, Swedese, Mid Century Modern, 1970s
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Chicago, IL
Yngve Ekstrom Sofa, c. 1970
Swedese
Pine frame, newly reupholstered in Knoll Textiles "Ferry - Whitehall"
27 1/2" H x 77 1/2" W x 30" D
Condition: Very good overall condition. Pine ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Sofas
Materials
Pine
1930s Elegant Art Deco Sofa in Wood and Taupe Velvet Carved Fluted Feet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, velvet, beech, brass, Europe, 1930s
Elegant Art Deco sofa crafted in beech, featuring striking fluted wood details that frame the arms and base. Upholstered in a soft beige ve...
Category
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern brown Leather 3 seat Sofa round Legs Sigurd Ressell Norway
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Scandinavian modern brown leather 3 seat sofa on ball casters. Beautiful brown soft leather is soft and shows signs of use and fading/patina but broken in nicely. Great l...
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
