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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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1920s Art Deco Three Seater Sofa with Upholstered Body and Oak Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful C. De Jong Art Deco 3 seater sofa with original light patterned velvety fabric and oak frame with gently angled armrests for J.A. Boskamp En Zonen. Boskamp & zonen was a fu...
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Small Modern Sofa - One of a Pair
Located in Branford, CT
Small modern sofa. Circa 1935. One of a pair.
H 24-1/2 W 61" D 29-1/2".
Condition: No damage noted.
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Vintage 1930s English Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Huge “Bastiano” 4 seater sofa by Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Poltronova 60s
Located in Padova, IT
Thanks to a scholarship obtained in 1958, Lella studied Architecture at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology school of architecture and worked as a junior designer in the presti...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vladimir Kagan Zoe Sofa
Located in San Diego, CA
A stunning Zoe sofa by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather. the upholstery is gorgeous and luxurious and the curves of this sofa are ready to wow. This piece has been masterfully reu...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
$12,450
1970s Percival Lafer Style Two Seater Leather Sofa Senator by Ipoly Hungary
Located in Debrecen, HU
This unique and rare sofa, which has remained in good vintage condition for over 50 years, was made in Hungary by the Ipoly Furniture Factory. It was marketed under the name "Senator...
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Vintage 1970s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
1970s Forecast Furniture Textured Tuxedo Sofa in Style of Milo Baughman
Located in Elkton, MD
The sofa’s low-profile frame and sculptural design are influenced by the timeless style of Milo Baughman and the classic tuxedo sofa. Features corduroy upholstery, deep, plush cushio...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery