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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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Frits Henningsen, Sofa, Mahogany, Fabric, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A mahogany and beige fabric sofa designed and produced by Frits Henningsen, Denmark, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 29.75"H x 88.25"W x 31.0"D
Seat Height (inches): 17.75"
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Contemporary Adoni Sofa in Dark Blue Wool with Walnut Legs
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Adoni Sofa is a striking and beautifully prominent piece of furniture, with biscuit tufting that demonstrates fine skill of contemporary craft. Shown here: Upholstered in Moon Me...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool
1960's Danish Bertil Fridhagen Teak Sofa In Velvet Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
1960's mid-century modern Bertil Fridhagen teak and velvet upholstery sofa, fully restored and re-upholstered in Kravet velvet with some wear to the teak due to age and use.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Teak
American Designer, Sofa, Wood, Brass, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood, brass and brown yellow velvet sofa or settee designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Scratching and other wear present to wood consistent with age and use.
Reupholstere...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Bertu Sofa, Mondo Modern Sofa, Maple
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
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This Modern Maple Mondo Sofa is beautifully constructed from solid wood and veneer in Ohio, USA. The sofa's silhouette is low, simple, and modern with comfortable reversible back ...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Maple
$5,750 / item
William Hinn Attribution, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and blue fabric sofa attributed to William Hinn, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Vintage fabric in fair condition
Wear consistent with age and use
Overall Dimensions (inches): 32.5"H x 8...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
