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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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Vintage Postmodern Curved Side Blue Leather Sofa
Located in Lutz, FL
Vintage Post Modern Blue Leather Curvy Sculptural 3 Seat Leather Sofa. High quality soft and thick top grain leather in a rich teal blue color with curved sides, and single long seat...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Milo 3-Seater Ivory Sofa
By Zanaboni
Located in Milan, IT
The Milo 3-seater sofa features a streamlined design with plush, generously padded cushions for enhanced comfort. Its wide armrests are complemented by refined aluminum detailing fin...
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Textile
$32,645 / item
Space Age sofa after William Andrus, circa 1970
Located in View Park, CA
A modernist space age sofa after William Andrus, circa 1970. Painted white wood shell with espresso hued leather, which appears slightly aubergine in bright light (as shown here). S...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Space Age Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Verner Panton 'Easy' Sofa for Verpan
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton 'Easy' sofa for Verpan. Designed in 1963. New, current production.
With its round shapes and layered design, the Easy collection stands out as one of the most visually...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
$10,949 / item
Italian Four Seater Curved Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Four-seat curved Italian sofa from the 1950's. The sofa features a continuous curved backrest, four individual seat cushions, and slender tapered legs with brass-capped feet. Designe...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Brass
Arcora Sculptural Sofa with Cast Mineral Legs — Limestone Edition
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Arcora by Sidani Design is conceived as a continuous gesture rather than a conventional seat.
Its elongated, asymmetric back traces a calm arc, creating a sense of movement while...
Category
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Resin
