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What is the difference between high-back and low-back sofas?
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The difference between high-back and low-back sofas is that the former has a taller backrest than the latter. Some people, especially tall men and women, feel that a high-back sofa is more comfortable because the taller back offers more support for the shoulders and neck. Low-back sofas are popular picks for open-plan interiors, as they allow sightlines to be maintained across a space. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of high-back and low-back sofas.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
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Danish Cabinetmaker Sheepskin Sofa with Ball Feet c1940s
Located in London, England
Danish Cabinetmaker - Sheepskin Sofa, c1940s
A cabinetmaker produced sofa dating from c1940s in Denmark with wonderfully curved arms and solid oak ball feet. The sofa has been total...
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Mario Bellini C&B 1st Edition Camaleonda Four-Piece Sofa, 1970
Located in Corby, GB
A beautiful Camaleonda set in original brown velvet. Two small armchairs, one large armchair and one pouffe make up this stunning 1st Edition set - produced in 1970 by C&B Italia bef...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Edward Wormley for Dunbar 'Janus' Sofa in Red Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Janus sofa, model '6392', velvet, lacquered wood, United States, design 1957
Conceived in 1957, the Janus sofa is an iconic design by Edward Wormley for D...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Vico Magistretti Maralunga Two - Seater Sofa For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vico Magistretti Maralunga Two - Seater Sofa For Cassina
The encapsulation of design brilliance, business insight and made-in-Italy artisan craftsmanship, this sofa is an international bestseller steeped in timeless beauty and functionality.
Its enveloping contours accentuate the comfort of this design sofa, ensured by the chain mechanism (incorporated into the foam cushion) that controls adjustment of the backrest position.
The unpretentious innovation of the adjustable headrest and the reassuring appearance and simplicity of the soft padding sum up the singularity of this design by Vico Magistretti.
REMOVABLE UPHOLSTERY
Maralunga 40...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
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Vintage Double-Sided Chesterfield Couch in Brown
Located in Dekalb, IL
Vintage double-sided tufted leather sofa.
This seat offers all the range of a standard Chesterfield, doubled. A central removable backrest separates the two "halves" of the sofa, al...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Sofas
Materials
Leather, Oak
Swedish Deco Green and White Striped Sofa
Located in Long Island City, NY
Swedish deco dark green and white striped sofa, newly reupholstered in& Rogers & Goffigon fabric featuring ball feet and added bolsters.
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
