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Easy Adjustable Leather Sofa by FSM
By De Sede, Markus Hartmann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
sofa with its 155 cm possesses a reclining surface of 215 x 80 cm. The form-retaining back cushions and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Easy Adjustable Leather Sofa by FSM
By De Sede, Markus Hartmann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
sofa with its 155 cm possesses a reclining surface of 215 x 80 cm. The form-retaining back cushions and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Adjustable Sofa by Cassina
By Cassina
Located in Bridgeport, CT
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Adjusted Backrest 93.5"/ Base 72.4"
Rare Two-Seat Couch Sofa With Adjustable Backrest Function by Cassina
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Sesam Adjustable Reclining Leather Sofa by FSM
By De Sede, Georg Appeltshauser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Sesam sofa by De Sede. The ultimate in comfort. A simple adjustment - that can even be made
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Sesam Adjustable Reclining Leather Sofa by FSM
By De Sede, Georg Appeltshauser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Sesam sofa by De Sede. The ultimate in comfort. A simple adjustment - that can even be made
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Velas Adjustable Flat Modular Leather Sofa by FSM
By De Sede, Braun & Maniatis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
adjustable arm and back cushions and the seat cushions are separate from each other. For this reason, seat
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Velas Adjustable Flat Modular Leather Sofa by FSM
By De Sede, Braun & Maniatis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
adjustable arm and back cushions and the seat cushions are separate from each other. For this reason, seat
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Saramony Sofa with Feather Seat and Back Cushions
Located in North Vancouver, CA
adjustable glides for floating effect
Padding: Rebound foam throughout, feather topped seats + back pillows
Category
2010s Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
DS-450 Adjustable Leather Modern Sofa or Armchair by De Sede
By Thomas Althaus, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sofa DS-450 with adjustable elements by De Sede. Master of transformation: From sofa to double
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
DS-450 Adjustable Leather Modern Sofa or Armchair by De Sede
By Thomas Althaus, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sofa DS-450 with adjustable elements by De Sede. Master of transformation: From sofa to double
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Customizable Classic Sofa with Crushed Velvet and Shaped Back Pillows
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
Designed for ballrooms, grand entries and other spaces requiring "forever" sofas, this piece is
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Maple
Expertly Restored - Hans J. Wegner GE-259 Adjustable Daybed Sofa for Getama
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Teak
Skyscraper Sofa, 1980s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
penthouse with a panoramic vista of the city skyline. With adjustable cushion backs, this sofa encourages
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Felt, Cotton
1950s Sofa, Knoll Antimott
By Knoll Antimott
Located in Neuss, NW
Wonderful sofa from the 1950s. Solid cherry frame with extandable head rest and adjustable back
Category
Vintage 1950s German Sofas
Materials
Cherry
Alvar Aalto Sofa Bed
Located in Argelato, BO
Alvar Aalto Daybed with adjustable seat and back until you get a single bed. It´s made with tubular
Category
Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Bad Sofa by Vanessa Tambelli
By D3co
Located in Milan, IT
-thick seat, this sofa is ultra comfortable and features height-adjustable back cushions. A sleek modern
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Textile
De Sede DS-101 Sofa
Located in BREDA, NL
High quality Swiss design sofa from famous artisanal furniture makers De Sede. The brown leather
Category
Vintage 1970s Sofas
Materials
Leather
Modern Curved Armless Sofa
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
back is 53". This piece is made to order and fully customizable.
Measurements:
Outside: 91” W x 53” D
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Maple
Bad Anthracite Sofa by Vanessa Tambelli
By D3co
Located in Milan, IT
This elegant sofa is a delightful combination of a 42cm-high, plush seat and height-adjustable back
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Textile
Unopiu' Experience Sofa Outdoor Collection
By Unopiù
Located in Brooklyn, NY
weave make Experience an ele- gant, sophisticated line.
The loungers with reclining backs have sim- ple
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Modular Postmodern Conversation Sofa, Italy 1980s
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1980s Italian postmodern conversation sofa featuring three sections with circular seats and backs
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Italian Sofa with Chunky Maple Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
upholstery. Sofa a great adjustable back feature very slightly reminiscent of the Maralunga sofa.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Maple
Juna Convertible Leather Sofa by FSM
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Juna Sofa by De Sede. Luxurious lightness. Juna is quite clearly a clever symbiosis between
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Juna Convertible Leather Sofa by FSM
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Juna Sofa by De Sede. Luxurious lightness. Juna is quite clearly a clever symbiosis between
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Gold and Brown Velvet Sofa
By Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
Sleek tight back sofa with sinuous curves. Silky tiger eye velvet covers a solid maple frame with a
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Maple
Midcentury Highback Sofa with Chrome Base
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Midcentury highback sofa with chrome base
Still of unknown authorship, this beautiful sofa has
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Bad Smoky Gray Sofa by Vanessa Tambelli
By D3co
Located in Milan, IT
height-adjustable back cushions.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel, Iron
De Sede Leather Sofa by Stephan Hürlemann
By De Sede, Stephan Hürlemann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-77/03 2-seat sofa by De Sede.
Technical details:
Standard configuration: Steel legs, matte
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede Leather Sofa by Stephan Hürlemann
By De Sede, Stephan Hürlemann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-77/03 2-seat sofa by De Sede.
Technical details:
Standard configuration: Steel legs, matte
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Max Stout Metal and Naugahyde Orange Sofa
Located in New York, NY
if needed can work with the customer to make adjustments prior or post sale.
Wingback sofa with
Category
Vintage 1950s Sofas
Materials
Metal
Empire Period Mahogany Sofa-Bed, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
, a head of medusa and two crowns of laurel. This Empire sofa bed can be adjusted according to your
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Sofas
Materials
Bronze
1980s Paolo Piva Sofa Italian Pink Leather
By Paolo Piva
Located in Buxton, GB
pink leather sofa. Crafted in Italy with a solid pattern and sleek modern back style, this vintage
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Marzio Cecchi Brown Buffalo Leather Sofa, Italy, 1970s
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in Antwerp, BE
buffalo leather. This sofa features a rectangular base with adjustable cylindrical cushions as back- and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
1970s Black Leather Sofa by Manufacturer Wiener Werkstätte
By Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vilnius, LT
clean lines, shapes, and a focus on function. The back rest is adjustable and can be fixed in three
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Sofas
Materials
Leather
Customizable Artifort Bras Sofa by Khodi Feiz
By Artifort
Located in New York, NY
, or sitting cosily in a corner, enjoy the relaxation and comfort offered by this beautiful, sleek sofa
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Sofas
Materials
Textile
Gray Reclining Sofa Mid-Century Scandinavian Ekornes Stressless
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Baltimore, MD
Norway. This outstanding high back sofa features rich, leather upholstery, and adjustable, reclining
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Customizable Artifort Bras Sofa by Khodi Feiz
By Artifort
Located in New York, NY
, or sitting cosily in a corner, enjoy the relaxation and comfort offered by this beautiful, sleek sofa
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Sofas
Materials
Textile
Pausa sofa by Pierluigi Cerri for Poltrona Frau, 1986
By Poltrona Frau, Pierluigi Cerri
Located in Den Haag, ZH
back rests could be adjusted upright, but the system of the left cushion does not function well anymore.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Percival Lafer Yellow Leather 2 Seat Sofa, circa 1960
By Lafer, Percival Lafer
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Percival Lafer & produced by LAFER in São Paulo, this 1960s sofa is a
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Leather
Pasargad Home Belluno Sectional Sofa with Sliding Backrest & Armrest
Located in Port Washington, NY
stylish. This low profile, expandable sofa features smooth wing-like arms and back panels which
Category
2010s Turkish Sofas
Materials
Suede
COR Trio Sectional Sofa for REUPHOLSTERING, Germany / Switzerland, 1972
By Team Form AG, COR
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
modular and adjustable system of the sofa.
The quick change sofa with simple elements that can be
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 24.41 in W 149.61 in D 74.81 in
Le Jeune Upholstery St Tropez 2-Seat Sofa Showroom Model
By Iconic Design Gallery
Located in Miami, FL
inside corners hug your back for added comfort. The throw pillow also helps to adjust for your comfort
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Pierre Paulin "Osaka" Sofa for La Cividina, Italy 90's
By La Cividina, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
.
Modular articulated and adjustable sofa system, comprised of a back and 2 seats floating on an adjustable
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Customizable Artifort Track Modular Sofa Design by Norm Architects
By Artifort
Located in New York, NY
gap of
around 3 cm between the base of the sofa and the floor. The bottom of
the adjustable feet is
Category
2010s Dutch Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Customizable Artifort Track Modular Sofa Design by Norm Architects
By Artifort
Located in New York, NY
gap of
around 3 cm between the base of the sofa and the floor. The bottom of
the adjustable feet is
Category
2010s Dutch Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Customizable Artifort Track Modular Sofa Design by Norm Architects
By Artifort
Located in New York, NY
gap of
around 3 cm between the base of the sofa and the floor. The bottom of
the adjustable feet is
Category
2010s Dutch Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric
1970s, Danish velour 2 seater drop arm sofa, wool, original condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
. Green furniture wool, beech wood legs Adjustable armrests (adjustment lever under the back sofa
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
H 29.93 in W 57.09 in D 29.14 in
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'D70' Sofa in Red Upholstery
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, sofa or daybed, model D70, steel, brass, fabric, Italy, 1954.
Osvaldo
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass, Steel
1960s, Danish velour 2 seater drop arm sofa, velour, original condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
armrests (adjustment lever under the back sofa). Decorative cords for adjusting armrests. Manufactured by
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Ash
H 29.93 in W 56.7 in D 29.14 in
COR Trio Sectional Sofa, Germany / Switzerland, 1972 | NEEDS NEW UPHOLSTERY
By Team Form AG, COR
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Sectional landscape sofa designed by the Swiss Designers Group named Form AG and produced in the
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 24.41 in W 137.8 in D 63 in
1970s 2-Seater Maralunga Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Magistretti (1920–2006), he was so disgusted by it that he punched it, breaking the back of the sofa, which
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool
Gianni Songia Leather Daybed and Sofa for Sormani, Italy, 1963
By Sormani, Gianni Songia
Located in North Hollywood, CA
used as an extremely comfortable three-seat sofa with adjustable backrest. The seating area has three
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Customizable Artifort Bras Sofa in Grey by Khodi Feiz
By Artifort
Located in New York, NY
, or sitting cosily in a corner, enjoy the relaxation and comfort offered by this beautiful, sleek sofa
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Sofas
Materials
Textile
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'D70' Sofa in Cognac Brown Leather
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, sofa, model, 'D70', steel, brass, leather, Italy, 1954
A sofa that
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass, Steel
Heide Rolf Elegant Vintage Wood and Bouclé Sofa for ICF
By ICF Milano 1
Located in Milano, IT
ottomans, so that you can adjust the sofa to your liking, in fact each module is detachable and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Cassina 265_267 Mex 3-Seat Sofa Designed by Piero Lissoni
By Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Internal steel frame with differentiated CFC-free polyurethane foam, seat, back, armrests. Adjustable feet
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Oak
Fully Restored Antique Victorian Oxblood Knoll Sofa Feather Filled Cushions
By Knoll
Located in GB
back of the sofa and as seen here are originally tied to the sofa back by elaborate tassels.
This
Category
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 49.41 in W 77.76 in D 33.08 in
Arne Jacobsen Sofa Produced by Cabinetmaker Otto Meyer in Denmark
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
adjustable back, the present sofa, a pair of book cabinets with doors made of metal mesh and a low table with
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
XXL COR Trio Sectional Sofa, Germany / Switzerland, 1972 NEEDS NEW UPHOLSTERY
By Team Form AG, COR
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Sectional landscape sofa designed by the Swiss Designers Group named Form AG and produced in the
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 24.41 in W 137.8 in D 63 in
Jean Paul Gaultier Mah Jong Modular Sofa by Roche Bobois, 2000
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer, Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Malibu, US
by hand in Europe following Haute Couture methods. Features adjustable backs with manual mechanism
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam, Fabric
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Adjustable Back Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal adjustable back sofa for your home. An adjustable back sofa — often made from animal skin, leather and fabric — can elevate any home. Find 310 options for an antique or vintage adjustable back sofa now, or shop our selection of 122 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect adjustable back sofa — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An adjustable back sofa made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. A well-made adjustable back sofa has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by De Sede, Vico Magistretti and Cassina are consistently popular.
How Much is a Adjustable Back Sofa?
The average selling price for an adjustable back sofa at 1stDibs is $5,952, while they’re typically $250 on the low end and $106,291 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About Adjustable Back Sofa
- What is a split back sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A split back sofa is a sofa which features a back that is made up of two separate panels. These panels can be reclined and adjusted separately from one another, allowing for customizable comfort. On 1stDibs, find a range of split back sofas.
- What is a Bow back sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A bow back sofa is a sofa which has a back that bows upward, forming a graceful curve that peaks at the center of the bench and tapers down to the arms. Chairs can also have a bow back design. Browse a collection of bow back furniture from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a curved back sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Curved back sofas are also known as conversation sofas or crescent sofas. Curved sofas are highly coveted as comfortable seating as well as for being a unique seating option. Shop a wide selection of curved back sofas on 1stDibs.
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