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Contemporary Velvet Sofa with High Back and Long Seat
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
A sofa with a high back and long seat that is designed for talking, for lounging, for sharing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Nest Sofa with High Back and Cane details
Located in Fiscal Amares, PT
Introducing Nest Sofa, a captivating addition to the NEST series—a furniture collection seamlessly
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sofas
Materials
Cane
Contemporary Modern Naughtone for Herman Miller Hush High Wing-Back 2 Seat Sofa
By NAUGHTONE, Herman Miller
Located in Secaucus, NJ
This fabulous high-back Hush two seat sofa takes inspiration from the classic wing-back chairs
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
H 45.5 in W 53 in D 32 in
Gervasoni Ghost 18 High Back Sofa in White Linen Upholstery by Paola Navone
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gervasoni Ghost 18 high back sofa in white linen upholstery by Paola Navone
High back sofa
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 43.31 in W 63 in D 35.44 in
Back to Back Sofa by Fratelli Boffi
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Milan, IT
Unconventional and playful, this sofa will be the focal point of a living room, where friends and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Textile, Walnut
Gea High Sofa by Giovanni Tommaso Garattoni
By Adrenalina
Located in Milan, IT
A tribute to Gea della Garisenda and to the wing chairs of the 18th century. The Gea sofa features
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Other
Down Back Elmstead Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
This sofa is a twist on our ever popular Elmstead model. This version has an integral back cushion
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Sofas
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Hush High Wingback Sofa Naughtone for Herman Miller Yellow & Black
By NAUGHTONE, Herman Miller
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Contemporary NaughtOne for Herman Miller Hush high wing back sofa or settee with yellow
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 52 in W 59 in D 32 in
Sly High Sofa with Ropes by Italo Pertichini
By Adrenalina
Located in Milan, IT
customization and combinations of upholstery, colors and finishes. The back available in a high or low version
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Other
Contemporary Liberty Sofa Low Back, Polished Brass and Natural Cow Fur Cushions
By Bessa
Located in Oporto, PT
spaces which are transformed into open doors to freedom.
Materials: Hand-polished brass tube with high
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass, Metal
H 33.47 in W 86.62 in D 37.01 in
Hickory "Charlotte" Contemporary Sofa
By HBF
Located in Pasadena, TX
88? Hickory "Charlotte" contemporary sofa
With a nod to 1940's Parisian designer Charlotte
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Cream Bias Stripe Sofa
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A contemporary style sofa with tone on tone cream bias stripe pattern fabric. High side track arms
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Japanese rope bamboo sofa with beautiful back, 1980s
By Sir Terence Conran
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Beautiful unique low Japanese rope and bamboo sofa, sold at Conran shop in the 1980s.
Conran is a
Category
Vintage 1980s Japanese Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Interior Crafts Tuxedo Pillow Back Sofas in Chenille
By Interior Crafts
Located in Chicago, IL
upholstered Interior Crafts tuxedo / pillow back sofa, masterfully reimagined by VERN + VERA in a modern style
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Chenille, Upholstery, Down
Donghia Contemporary Sofa in Mohair
By Donghia
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Donghia contemporary sofa, sage green mohair with a shaped back and high sides, with raised rosette
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
Chisme - Contemporary Angular Cocktail Sofa
By Higareda
Located in colima, MX
men's tailoring, "Chisme" is a contemporary cocktail sofa that erases the line between style and comfort
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Contemporary Velvet Sofa with Curvy Silhouette
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
elegance. The sleek curvy lines, superb and cozy high back and perfectly proportioned seat, make this sofa
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Armonia/2 Italian Three-Seat Sofa with Button Tufted Back & Fringe by Zanaboni
By Zanaboni
Located in MEDA, IT
Armonia/2 is a chic Classic sofa (3-seater) with button tufted backrest and handmade fringe at the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 36.62 in W 94.49 in D 44.1 in
Wood Frame Low Back Sofa in Walnut and Leather Designed by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
settle in rather than perch. The Wood Frame series includes a low back, a high back, and a
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Pair Of Fine Contemporary Button-Tufted Sofas
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Finely crafted in contemporary lines with square frames and high arms. The backs, inside arms, and
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Contemporary Top Grade Leather Sofa by Elite Leather
By Elite Leather
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Contemporary Top Grade Leather Sofa by
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
DeSede DS-747/40 Multifunctional Sofa in Noce Leather Seat and Back Upholstery
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
as a small sculpture with a high function – a sofa created to sit not on but in.
A marvel in three
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 31.89 in W 100.01 in D 61.03 in
DeSede Ds-747/04 Multifunctional Sofa in Black Leather Seat and Back Upholstery
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
as a small sculpture with a high function – a sofa created to sit not on but in.
A marvel in three
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 31.89 in W 105.91 in D 44.89 in
Contemporary Hector Slim 2 Seater Sofa by Castello Lagravinese
By Castello Lagravinese
Located in Cascina, IT
ensure the maximum comfort
Back cushions:
Soft padding with natural , sterilized goose feathers ; core
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
DeSede DS-747/02 Multifunctional Sofa in Black Leather Seat and Back Upholstery
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
as a small sculpture with a high function – a sofa created to sit not on but in.
A marvel in three
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 31.89 in W 82.29 in D 44.89 in
DeSede DS-747/02 Multifunctional Sofa in Black Leather Seat and Back Upholstery
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
as a small sculpture with a high function – a sofa created to sit not on but in.
A marvel in three
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 31.89 in W 82.29 in D 44.89 in
DeSede Ds-747/04 Multifunctional Sofa in Black Leather Seat and Back Upholstery
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
as a small sculpture with a high function – a sofa created to sit not on but in.
A marvel in three
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 31.89 in W 105.91 in D 44.89 in
Italian Contemporary Black and Light Grey Velvet Three-seater Sofa
Located in Scandicci, Florence
This beautiful three-seater sofa made with a handmade wooden inner structure and upholstered in a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Velvet
DeSede DS-747/40 Multifunctional Sofa in Noce Leather Seat and Back Upholstery
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
as a small sculpture with a high function – a sofa created to sit not on but in.
A marvel in three
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 31.89 in W 100.01 in D 61.03 in
SWERVE SOFA - Modern Sofa in Black Faux Lambskin
By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
SWERVE SOFA - Modern Sofa in Black Faux Lambskin
The Swerve Sofa with black faux lambskin
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Island Red Sofa
By Pier Luigi Frighetto by Black Tie
Located in Milan, IT
Exuding a comfortable and sensual aesthetic, this sofa features a structure in fir, poplar wood and
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Other, Metal
De Sede DS-747/30 Multifunctional Sofa in Noce Leather Seat and Back Upholstery
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
as a small sculpture with a high function – a sofa created to sit not on but in.
A marvel in three
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 31.89 in W 92.13 in D 61.03 in
De Sede DS-747/23 Multifunctional Sofa in Black Leather Seat and Back Upholstery
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
as a small sculpture with a high function – a sofa created to sit not on but in.
A marvel in three
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 31.89 in W 90.16 in D 44.89 in
De Sede DS-747/20 Multifunctional Sofa in Noce Leather Seat and Back Upholstery
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
as a small sculpture with a high function – a sofa created to sit not on but in.
A marvel in three
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 31.89 in W 84.26 in D 61.03 in
De Sede DS-747/20 Multifunctional Sofa in Noce Leather Seat and Back Upholstery
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
as a small sculpture with a high function – a sofa created to sit not on but in.
A marvel in three
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 31.89 in W 84.26 in D 61.03 in
De Sede DS-747/30 Multifunctional Sofa in Noce Leather Seat and Back Upholstery
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
as a small sculpture with a high function – a sofa created to sit not on but in.
A marvel in three
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 31.89 in W 92.13 in D 61.03 in
De Sede DS-747/23 Multifunctional Sofa in Black Leather Seat and Back Upholstery
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
as a small sculpture with a high function – a sofa created to sit not on but in.
A marvel in three
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 31.89 in W 90.16 in D 44.89 in
De Sede DS-747/03 Multifunctional Sofa in Black Leather Seat and Back Upholstery
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
as a small sculpture with a high function – a sofa created to sit not on but in.
A marvel in three
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 31.89 in W 98.04 in D 44.89 in
De Sede DS-747/03 Multifunctional Sofa in Black Leather Seat and Back Upholstery
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
as a small sculpture with a high function – a sofa created to sit not on but in.
A marvel in three
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 31.89 in W 98.04 in D 44.89 in
Modern Tufted Leather Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
flared sides and classic tufted upholstery along the seat and back. The unique design features a high
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
B & B Italia Antonio Citterio Atoll Contemporary Sofa with Bolster Style Arms
By B&B Italia
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A B & B Italia "Atoll" sofa from designer Antonio Citterio. A lovely contemporary modern sofa from
Category
20th Century Italian Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 36 in W 104 in D 38 in
Magritte 3-Seater Sofa
By Zanaboni
Located in Milan, IT
The Magritte Sofa is a timeless classic with a modern twist and strong aesthetic appeal
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Other
Roger Mocha Leather Sofa
By CTS Salotti
Located in Milan, IT
available as an easy-to-open sofa bed with special orthopedic slats. The seat is 42 cm high.
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Leather
Pierre Sofa By Barlas Baylar
By Hudson Furniture, Barlas Baylar
Located in New York, NY
craftsmanship, Pierre sofa can effortlessly fit in a modern décor through its high glossed Zircote base, bolder
Category
2010s European Modern Sofas
Materials
Bronze, Stainless Steel
Philippe Black Sofa by Dom Edizioni
By Dom Edizioni
Located in Milan, IT
This superb sofa is part of the iconic Philippe Collection, one of the first and still most popular
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Metal
Ester Modular Sofa By Norberto Delfinetti
By Pacini & Cappellini
Located in Milan, IT
Marked by a sturdy wooden frame and high-density foam padding, this sofa designed by Norberto
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Textile
Borghese Sofa Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
- Mountain Modern, Contemporary Homes in High Places - éditions Thames & Hudson - Chalet La Transhumance
Category
2010s French Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
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
Alexander White Sofa by Dom Edizioni
By Dom Edizioni
Located in Milan, IT
This flawless sofa is a fitting addition to a luxurious living room, summer home, or exclusive
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Textile
Contemporary B&B Italia “Charles” L-Shape Sofa, in Dark Grey & Brown Fabric
Located in Barrowford, GB
premier resource for fine Sofas and Chairs.
On offer on this occasion is an iconic “Charles” Sectional
Category
2010s Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 28.75 in W 129.14 in D 89.77 in
Juna Convertible Leather Sofa by FSM
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
side sections with high-quality strap suspension. Back made of panel materials.
Substructure: Legs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Juna Convertible Leather Sofa by FSM
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
side sections with high-quality strap suspension. Back made of panel materials.
Substructure: Legs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Ester Large Modular Sofa by Norberto Delfinetti
By Pacini & Cappellini
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted with a sturdy wooden frame and high-density foam padding, this sofa designed by Norberto
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Textile
Patricia Urquiola 'Beam' Sofa by Cassina
By Cassina, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
high back and the arm-rests create the effect of a warm, welcoming embrace, that effect heightened by
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
RH-306 Sofa by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
RH-306 sofa by De Sede
Dimensions: D 57 x W 248 x H 65 cm
Materials: High-gloss chrome-plated
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Patricia Urquiola 'Beam' Sofa by Cassina
By Cassina, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
high back and the arm-rests create the effect of a warm, welcoming embrace, that effect heightened by
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
DS-60 Sofa by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
sofa or armchair, the stainless-steel frame underlines the high-quality standards and the wrinkled
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Patricia Urquiola 'Beam' Sofa by Cassina
By Patricia Urquiola, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
high back and the arm-rests create the effect of a warm, welcoming embrace, that effect heightened by
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Green Borghese Sofa Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
- Mountain Modern, Contemporary Homes in High Places - éditions Thames & Hudson - Chalet La Transhumance
Category
2010s French Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Iron
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Contemporary High Back Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic contemporary high back sofa available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and fabric, every contemporary high back sofa was constructed with great care. Find 63 options for an antique or vintage contemporary high back sofa now, or shop our selection of 252 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the contemporary high back sofa you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right contemporary high back sofa, those designed in modern, mid-century modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one contemporary high back sofa that is appealing in its simplicity, but De Sede, BOMMA and Boris Klimek produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Contemporary High Back Sofa?
A contemporary high back sofa can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $7,564, while the lowest priced sells for $299 and the highest can go for as much as $107,700.
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.
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