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Early 19th Century Swedish Sofa Bench with Nicely Arched Back on Bracket Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
nicely arched back with decorative cut-out at each far corner, high arms, and clean linear lines across
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Sofas
Materials
Linen, Wood
H 40.5 in W 68.25 in D 24 in
Paul McCobb "Pagoda" Style Arched Wing Sofa
By Paul McCobb
Located in Van Nuys, CA
1950, arched cathedral back, and low profile seat. This sofa has a clean look with a design nodding to
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Italian 1750s Walnut Tripled Arched Sofa from Lombardy with New Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian walnut sofa from the mid-18th century, with triple arched back, out-scrolling arms and
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 41.25 in W 80.5 in D 25.38 in
Hepplewhite Sofa
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine Hepplewhite design parcel gilded sofa with arched shaped serpentine crest rail, straight
Category
Antique Late 18th Century British Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Serpentine
Federal Mahogany Inlaid Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
A fine Federal mahogany inlaid sofa with an arched camel back, with scroll arms on six legs, the
Category
Antique 1790s North American Federal Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
George III Mahogany Sofa
Located in Essex, MA
Nice proportions and arched back, out scrolled arms raised on blind fret carved square legs and H
Category
Antique 1760s English George III Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Elaborate Victorian Shaped Walnut Sofa
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An elaborate Victorian shaped walnut sofa, the deep-buttoned back with an arched cresting rail and
Category
Antique 19th Century British Sofas
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Swedish Late Baroque Sofa
Located in Huntington, NY
A Swedish Baroque sofa with outward bending arms and hand-turned ends. The arched back crowns have
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Sofas
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
Rare Vintage Coastal Heywood Wakefield Rattan Sofa
Located in west palm beach, FL
scalloped design with a chic arched back and four seats. Structurally great and ready for you to give in
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Sofas
Materials
Rattan
Luizet Modular Sofa by Luca Nichetto
Located in Geneve, CH
Luizet 3 seats without back modular sofa by Luca Nichetto
Materials: Upholstery: Fabric
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Category
2010s French Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Luizet Modular Sofa by Luca Nichetto
Located in Geneve, CH
Luizet 3 seats without back modular sofa by Luca Nichetto
Materials: upholstery: fabric (also
Category
2010s French Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Ej Victor Adams Style Upholstered Sofa
By E. J. Victor
Located in Bridgeport, CT
fabric treatment having fine color. The settee with arched back, rolled arms, loose single seat cushion
Category
20th Century Adam Style Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Empire Period Mahogany Sofa-Bed, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Sofa-bed of the Empire period in solid mahogany and mahogany veneer with rich decoration of finely
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Sofas
Materials
Bronze
Bamboo + Cane Sofa in White Boucle, Italy 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1970s Italian sofa featuring a bamboo frame with a double arch back and cane detailing. This sofa
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Bamboo, Cane
19th Century French Charles X Mahogany Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Charles X Mahogany Sofa is the sublime expression of understated elegance! The
Category
Antique 1850s French Charles X Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Mid 20th century Scandinavian elm show frame sofa
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century Scandinavian elm show frame sofa circa 1960.
Stylish piece of Swedish design from
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Elm
Mid Century Kidney Bean Curved Sofa Weiman Style
By Weiman Preview Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A kidney-shaped sofa that features a nice sculptural modern design, with a curved arched back
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Elegant Italian Venetian Style Sofa, Early 19th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
settee from Italy features an elegantly arched camel back with gracefully outward tilting arms
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
French 19th Century Walnut Louis XVI Hand Carved Sofa
Located in Hopewell, NJ
French walnut sofa features a triple curved arched back, connected to two elegant arms flanking the long
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Swedish Modern "Paradise" Sofa designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in New York, NY
supervision of Axel Einar Hjorth. Upholstered in citrus yellow fabric with arching back to form armrests above
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
“Paradise” Sofa by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Sweden, 1958
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Utrecht, NL
arched wooden base. The elegant curves and the overhanging back and armrest create an almost sculptural
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
18th Century, Pair of Italian Lacquered Chinoiserie Wood Sofas
Located in IT
transition between Louis XIV and Louis XV.
Each sofa consists of three seats with backs called pattona: it
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Sofas
Materials
Wood
Customizable Normann Copenhagen Ark Modular Sofa by Simon Legald
By Normann Copenhagen
Located in New York, NY
Ark
Gentle arches, plump cushions and an airy base are all dominant character traits of Normann
Category
2010s Danish Sofas
Materials
Textile
Philadelphia Neoclassical Empire Sofa, Attributable to Joseph Barry, circa 1830
By Joseph Barry
Located in Miami, FL
, double-arched pediment top on back crest rail with a carved fan flanked by rope carving over each of two
Category
Antique 1830s American American Classical Sofas
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
H 40.5 in W 90.5 in D 27.5 in
Vladimir Kagan Post Modern Marilyn Sofa in Ivory White Bouclé
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Post modern Vladimir Kagan Marilyn Sofa by Directional for Vladimir Kagan in new ivory white bouclé
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
Pair of American 18th Century Style Custom Chippendale Mahogany Sofas
Located in Essex, MA
square mahogany legs with stretchers, frames upholstered in brick red wool damask, arched back and
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Scandinavian Sofa with Upholstered Dark Umber Mahogany Frame, circa 1915
Located in Miami, FL
has an arched back, scrolled arms, scalloped apron and rests on stylized escargot feet. Newly
Category
Early 20th Century Baltic Belle Époque Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 43.75 in W 71 in D 28.5 in
Italian Venetian Leather Upholstered & Carved Wood Settee Sofa, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Venetian leather upholstered sofa from the 19th century. This antique settee from Italy
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 43.5 in W 79 in D 28 in
Empire Marquetry Sofa in Mahogany with Satinwood Inlays, circa 1820
Located in Miami, FL
A lovely and well-proportioned marquetry sofa with arched back, scroll arms and short Grecian
Category
Antique 1810s Dutch Empire Sofas
Materials
Satinwood, Upholstery, Mahogany, Tulipwood
Swedish Gustavian Carved-Wood and Upholstered Tub Sofa, Early 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
antique tub style sofa from Sweden features an elegantly arched wooden top rail, with sides sloping down
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Materials
Wood
Customizable La Manufacture-Paris Luizet Sofa Designed by Luca Nichetto
By Luca Nichetto
Located in New York, NY
As in a game that frees the imagination and possibilities, Luizet is a modular sofa system that
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Textile
Customizable La Manufacture-Paris Luizet Sofa Designed by Luca Nichetto
By Luca Nichetto
Located in New York, NY
As in a game that frees the imagination and possibilities, Luizet is a modular sofa system that
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Textile
American Mahogany Sheraton Style Upholstered Sofa on Brass Casters. Circa 1880
Located in Hollywood, SC
American mahogany Sheraton style sofa with an arched back , centered carved ribbon with graduated
Category
Antique 1880s American Sheraton Sofas
Materials
Brass
H 36 in W 72 in D 32 in
Midcentury Pair of Kidney Shaped Sofas in the Style of Weiman
By Weiman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of kidney-shaped sofas feature a nice sculptural modern design, with a curved arched back
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Polished Chrome Oval Sofa or Console Table
Located in Topeka, KS
back of your sofa or in a family room with a large piece of art hanging above. It is versatile and a
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Spanish Revival Gold Textured Fabric Sofa Turned with Spindle Sides
Located in Topeka, KS
the three-poly filled loose seat and back cushions, which also have zippers. The sofa is held by two
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Spanish Colonial Sofas
Materials
Brass
H 29.25 in W 89 in D 34 in
18th Century French George Jacob Manner Hand Carved Mahogany Upholstered Sofa
By Jacob-Desmalter
Located in Firenze, IT
features an extremely comfortable high and slightly arched back, large and firm seat that can comfortably
Category
Antique 18th Century French Directoire Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
H 44.49 in W 66.93 in D 22.05 in
Oscar Niemeyer Exceptional Sofa in Rosewood and Leather, Hotel SESC, Brazil 1990
By Oscar Niemeyer
Located in New York, NY
Oscar Niemeyer (1907 - 2012)
A rare, three-seat sofa by Oscar Niemeyer for the SESC Hotel
Category
1990s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 29 in W 98 in D 30 in
20th Century Grey Italian Two Seater Sofa, Vintage Canapé by ISA Bergamo
By ISA Bergamo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian two seater sofa or settee with two pillows, designed and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
20th Century White American Vintage Weiman Three Seater Sofa by Vladimir Kagan
By Weiman Preview Furniture, Robert Ebel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A half round, vintage Mid-Century Modern American three seater sofa or settee with two pillows
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Wood
H 33 in W 92 in D 43 in
Walnut + Leather 3 Seat ‘Arcata’ Sofa by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, Italy 1968
By Poltronova, Gae Aulenti
Located in Chicago, IL
features a walnut frame with an arched seat back and arms, whose curves are emphasized by circular and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 36.75 in W 73 in D 25.5 in
N. A. Jørgensens Møbelfabrik Sofa Model 96 in Tibetan Sheepskin, Denmark 1950s
By N.A. Jørgensens
Located in Utrecht, NL
This Danish two-seater sofa by N. A. Jørgensens Møbelfabrik revolves around high-quality materials
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
H 27.96 in W 59.06 in D 30.32 in
Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Turquoise Sofa Daybed with Built-in End Table
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in West Hartford, CT
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Magnificent and coveted Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates sofa with walnut front trim with two arched, bow
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Iron
H 27.75 in W 100 in D 30.5 in
Restored 3/4 3-Strand Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair & Sofa Livingroom Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
features a decorative arch detail on both the front and back sides of the base. Also included in the set is
Category
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Materials
Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Smoked Pewter Velvet & Ebonized Walnut by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
that discerning collectors of Leleu's designs absolutely adore. The sofa sits on arched conical hind
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
H 26 in W 80 in D 32 in
Sculptural Wingback Sofa by H.W. Klein for Bramin Mobler of Denmark, 1950's
By Bramin Mobler, H.W. Klein
Located in Culver City, CA
sculptural sofa is just as comfortable as it is beautiful. With long, clean lines and arched wingback sides
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Turquoise Lawson 4 Cushion Sofa Attr Milo Baughman James Inc.
By James Inc., Milo Baughman
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage mid-century modern turquoise Lawson style 4 cushion sofa attributed to Milo
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
H 28 in W 96 in D 33 in
Kepi Sofa in Blue Saint Moritz Upholstery with Cobalt Blue Metal by Emilio Nanni
By EMILIO NANNI
Located in Brooklyn, NY
character and improve comfort. This is the Kepi sofa, featuring complete symmetry with two back cushions and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 29.53 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
L. & J. G. Stickley Praire Settle Number 89-220
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Bridgeport, CT
the sides and back, as well as elongated corbel arches that support generous wrap-around arms. The
Category
20th Century American Mission Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
French Louis XV Style Carved-Wood & Upholstered Settee
Located in Atlanta, GA
features a gently arched top rail at back, carved acanthus leaves decorated the skirt and legs, with a
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Anglo Indian Rosewood And Caned Settee
Located in Essex, MA
In the Regency taste with serpentine arched caned back and scrolled out arms. carved seat rail with
Category
Antique 1840s Indian Regency Sofas
Materials
Cane, Rosewood
Italian, Venezia, Shaped and Carved Rococo Period Walnut Divano, 3rdq 18th Cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a slightly arched crest rail with a carved finial the back curving into the sides with
Category
Antique 1760s Italian Rococo Sofas
Materials
Walnut
H 35.25 in W 86 in D 31 in
Restored Double Arch Arm Rattan Dining Chairs w/ 7 Strand Back, Set of 6
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of 6 restored "Double Arch" Arm Rattan Dining Chairs with 7-Strand vertically stacked backs
Category
Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Vintage French Knole Style Silk Down Filled High Arm Loveseat Settee Sofa Couch
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage silk down filled loveseat / settee / sofa or couch featuring a formal tapered chaise lounge
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Loveseats
Materials
Hardwood, Down, Upholstery
H 42 in W 38 in D 75 in
Antique Moorish Syrian Inlaid Arabesque Sofa Circa 1900
By Carlo Bugatti
Located in Atlanta, GA
panel incised with Arabic proverbs. Arched "windows" to the back rest accented by bone, mother of pearl
Category
Early 20th Century Syrian Anglo-Indian Settees
Materials
Walnut
French Louis XIV Three-Seat Walnut Sofa
Located in Troy, NY
A settee of small size, elegant lines and understated details, triple-arch-back, open scrolling
Category
Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage Mid-Century Sofa with Original Brown Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
This Classic, antique Art Deco club sofa was crafted in France, circa 1950. This stately couch
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
La Scomparsa - Ancient Architectural Arched Doorways Leading to Lush Landscape
By Carol Pylant
Located in Chicago, IL
Center, Gallery VICTOR
2019 SOFA Chicago, Navy Pier, Gallery Victor Armendariz, Chicago
2010 Handmade
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Rare Restored Museum Quality Paul Laszlo Arched 3-Strand Rattan Settee
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Van Nuys, CA
features a unique arched arm and lounge arched seat back.
1950, United States
We only purchase and sell
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Rattan
Biomorphic Kidney Shaped Mid-Century Modern Chaise Lounge Sofa
By Weiman, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Bensalem, PA
Stunning 6ft curvy chaise lounge with arched back in beige ultra suede in ready to use condition
Category
1990s American Art Deco Chaise Longues
Materials
Ultrasuede
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Arch Back Sofas For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of arch back sofas for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique arch back sofas was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and upholstery. We have 60 antique and vintage arch back sofas in-stock, while there are 14 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of arch back sofas available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of arch back sofas to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, modern and Empire arch back sofas are of considerable interest. Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall and Luca Nichetto each produced beautiful arch back sofas that are worth considering.
How Much are Arch Back Sofas?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $7,574, while they’re typically $1,125 on the low end and $73,000 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 Arch Back Sofas
- 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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