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What is the difference between high-back and low-back sofas?

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What is the difference between high-back and low-back sofas?
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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Rare Gio Ponti Custom Corner Sofa in Pierre Frey Rose and Off-White Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gio Ponti sofa, reupholstered in "Georges" velvet by Pierre Frey fabric, walnut, Italy, 1960s Beautiful sofa by Gio Ponti. This particular sofa breathes the luxurious feel of well-b...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Adrian Pearsall Grand Boomerang Sofa in Grey Pierre Frey Bouclé
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, 'Boomerang' sofa, model '1600-S', Pierre Frey 'Louison' bouclé, walnut, United States, 1960s This exceptional Boomerang sofa, designed by Adria...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar 'Oasis' Sofa in Camel Wool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 'Oasis' sofa, model '5200', reupholstered in camel wool, mahogany, United States, design 1952 The 'Oasis' sofa is designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. ...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Mahogany

Mid Century Danish Matador Leather Sofa By Aage Christiansen Circa 1960s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Mid Century Danish Matador Leather Sofa By Aage Christiansen Circa 1960s - Quality mid chocolate brown leather - Decorative leather stitching around the cushions and arms - 3 seate...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Rare Rodolfo Bonetto and Giotto Stoppino for Tarlisio 'Bossa' Sofa in Fiberglass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rodolfo Bonetto and Giotto Stoppino for Tarlisio, 'Bossa' sofa, fiberglass, corduroy velvet, Italy, 1968 This rare Bossa sofa (1968), born from the collaboration between Rodolfo Bo...
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Fiberglass

Expertly Restored - H.W. Klein Teak & Tweed Love Seat Sofa for Komfort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood, Teak

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