French 20th Century High Back Sofa, Fabric Upholstery
Located in Barcelona, ES
20th century sofa by unknown manufacturer from France. In good condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Reupholtsered. Materials: Wood...
Fabric, Wood
19th Century French Antique Three-Seat High Back Sofa
Located in Sofia, BG
Antique French three-seat high back sofa with wooden elegantly shaped legs terminating in casters at the back.
Linen, Walnut
$1,812Sale Price|20% Off
Early 1900's Design High Wing Back 3 Seat Sofa
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Original early 1900's design high wing back 3 seat sofa. Made in France, 1920's - 1930's.
Fabric, Oak
$3,903Sale Price|20% Off
High-backed walnut sofa. French work in the style of Louis XIII. Circa 1880
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice High-backed sofa is made of walnut. This is a French work in the style of Louis XIII.
Walnut
$2,921Sale Price|30% Off
Ligne Roset High Back Magenta Ploum Sofa by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec
By Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Ligne Roset
Located in Rochester, England
Introducing the Ligne Roset Ploum Sofa, a luxurious addition to any living space. This unique sofa features a plush, curved design that provides ultimate comfort and support. The sle...
Fabric, Foam
Maison Dolt, Pierre Dariel, High Backed Upholstered Sofa, France, Circa 1938
By Maison Dolt, Pierre Dariel
Located in New York, NY
The brilliantly designed 1930s sofa curves at its front, is braced by two generous, rolling arms, and is crowned with high back which rises to a high central point from either side, ...
Upholstery, Wood
High Back Sofa with carved walnut base
Located in San Francisco, CA
Incredible 17th century High-back Sofa with carved os mouton base; French circa 1680; re-upolstered in antique linen
Walnut, Linen
Phillip Starck Neoz High -Back Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Phillip Starck Neoz high-back sofa with 7 pillows, upholstered with ivory white linen; extra slip covers and pillows available.
Wood, Linen
Sold
H 32.29 in W 97.25 in D 49.61 in
Ligne Roset by Erwan & Ronan Bouroullec Ploum High Back Blue Sofa
By Ligne Roset, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
Located in Rochester, England
Originally designed by Erwan and Ronan Bouroullec for Ligne Roset in 2011, the Pluom sofa is a fantastic example of modern design. The organic shape is formed from tubular steel an...
Fabric
Sold
H 32.29 in W 97.25 in D 49.61 in
Ligne Roset by Erwan & Ronan Bouroullec Ploum High Back Red Sofa
By Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Ligne Roset
Located in Rochester, England
Originally designed by Erwan and Ronan Bouroullec for Ligne Roset in 2011, the Pluom sofa is a fantastic example of modern design. The organic shape is formed from tubular steel an...
Fabric
High Back Setee
Located in New York, NY
Extremely comfortable high back setee. Two seperate seating cushions and rolls. Note the decorative nail head accents throughout.
Wood
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H 33.08 in W 98.43 in D 48.82 in
Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec Large High Back Ploum Sofa for Ligne Roset Green Fabric
By Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Ligne Roset
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Sculptural and comfortable Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec large high back Ploum settee / sofa for Ligne Roset, France.
Fabric
Sold
H 31.5 in W 80.32 in D 43.71 in
Ploum medium Sofa high back by Ligne Roset in Kvadrat Febrik Apparel 433
By Ligne Roset, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
Located in The Hague, NL
Introducing the 'Ploum' Sofa by Ligne Roset, newly reupholstered in a Kvadrat Febrik Apparel 433, a high quality fabric selected by Ligne roset for this sofa. Designed by the renowne...
Metal
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H 37.41 in W 33.47 in D 33.47 in
Finn Juhl high back lounge chair with Original Black Leather, Model 218, Denmark
By France & Daverkosen, Finn Juhl
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Finn Juhl lounge highback chair with original black leather upholstery with a wonderful patina. Frame of solid teak. Model 218 from the Jupiter Series, made by France & Daverkosen.
Leather, Rosewood
Ligne Roset Ploum Medium Settee High Back
By Ligne Roset
Located in Rochester, England
Ploum Medium Settee High Back: This Ploum medium settee by Ligne Roset, crafted in 2020, offers a blend of modern design and luxurious comfort. The high back and fabric upholstery pr...
Fabric
Louis XV - XVI Provincial Fruitwood High Back Canape
Located in Westwood, NJ
Louis XVI Provincial Fruitwood Serpentine and Scalloped High Back Canape w/ Muted Greens Animal Motif Upholstery.
19th Century French Painted Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A very nice decorative French sofa with original paint. Having high back and padded arms with carved arm supports with scroll ends.
Upholstery, Paint
French Napoleon III Sofa in Pale Orange Velvet and White Fringe
Located in Buchanan, NY
This stunning French high-back sofa, designed in the opulent Napoleon III style, is the embodiment of luxury and elegance.
Upholstery
Pair of Valentino French Victorian Style Green Damask Velvet Sofas
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Victorian style sofas with high backs and arms that flare gently outward, upholstered in a dark blue and green damask velvet with matching bolster pillows and removabl...
Velvet
Pair of rattan sofas
Located in København, København
Fantastic pair of vintage 1930s white painted French rattan high back sofas in rarely seen good condition.
Bamboo, Rattan
A French Regence Style High Back Sofa
Located in New York, NY
A French Regence style high back sofa with arched back and headrest on either side, the serpentine front apron supported by 4 cabriole legs upholstered in Scalamandre silk brocade.
Silk, Wood
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H 32.29 in W 97.25 in D 49.61 in
Ligne Roset by Erwan & Ronan Bouroullec Ploum High Back Red Sofa
By Ligne Roset, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
Located in Rochester, England
Originally designed by Erwan and Ronan Bouroullec for Ligne Roset in 2011, the Pluom sofa is a fantastic example of modern design. The organic shape is formed from tubular steel an...
Fabric
Sold
H 32.29 in W 97.25 in D 49.61 in
Ligne Roset by Erwan & Ronan Bouroullec Ploum High Back Blue Sofa
By Ligne Roset, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
Located in Rochester, England
Designed by Erwan and Ronan Bouroullec for Ligne Roset, the Pluom sofa is a fantastic example of modern design. The organic shape is formed from tubular steel and wire mesh with lay...
Fabric
Sold
H 32.29 in W 97.25 in D 49.61 in
Ligne Roset by Erwan & Ronan Bouroullec Ploum High Back Purple Sofa
By Ligne Roset, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
Located in Rochester, England
Originally designed by Erwan and Ronan Bouroullec for Ligne Roset in 2011, the Pluom sofa is a fantastic example of modern design. The organic shape is formed from tubular steel a...
Fabric
Sold
H 32.29 in W 97.25 in D 49.61 in
Ligne Roset by Erwan & Ronan Bouroullec Ploum High Back Orange/Purple Sofa
By Ligne Roset, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
Located in Rochester, England
Designed by Erwan and Ronan Bouroullec for Ligne Roset, the Pluom sofa is a fantastic example of modern design. The organic shape is formed from tubular steel and wire mesh with l...
Fabric
Ligne Roset Ploum 3 Seater High Back Sofa in Moby/FR rock fabric
By Ligne Roset
Located in Seattle, WA
This is an great newer Ploum Three Seater High Back sofa with some light wear on the fabric: one snatch on the back of the sofa, closer to the edge on the bottom. MOBY - A high-qual...
Fabric
Ligne Roset Ploum 3 Seater High Back Sofa in Off-White/Cream Wool Fabric
By Ligne Roset
Located in Seattle, WA
The Ploum seating is the fruit of much research into comfort. The result is a special combination of two materials: a stretchable covering and ultra-soft foam. This combination, alon...
Fabric
Exceptional high back French Sofa
Located in Hudson, NY
a very nice 3 seat vintage high back French Sofa, with down seat cushions, upholstered in a charming dark sand colored cotton twill with large scale brass nailheads.
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 19th Century Carved French High Back Sofa
Located in Stamford, CT
Late 19th Century Carved French High Back Sofa. Sofa has firm cushioning, ready for recovering.
Gilded High Back Sofa Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wood carved French gilded high back tapestry bench.
Wood
Standard High Back French Style Sofa by Talisman Bespoke
By Talisman
Located in London, GB
A standard high back French style Berry Rose upholstered sofa by Talisman Bespoke.
French High Back Settee
Located in Atlanta, GA
French High Back Settee, circa 1930's.
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Wood
Pair of French 40's High Back Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of French 40's high back side chairs.
Feel free to visit our website: www.DanenbergAntiques.com for additional, chairs, end/coffee/side/dining tables, armchairs, ...
Wood
High Back Regence Style Settee
Located in New York, NY
Carved scrolled arms and legs with X stretcher.
Wood, Upholstery
Napoleon III Ebonized High-Back Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand-carved ebonized frame, stripped down to it's original upholsters' muslin.
Outstanding 19th Cent Eight Leg High Back Walnut Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A fine quality, and recently reupholstered, late 19th century French high back walnut sofa, with great detail, on eight legs terminating in hoof feet.
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
English Chippendale Mahogany Needlepoint Sofa, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
English Chippendale mahogany sofa with serpentine back, flanking scrolled arms, floral needlepoint upholstery, and terminating on carved floral legs with connecting stretchers. Late ...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$33,662
H 70.87 in W 73.23 in D 88.19 in
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...
Giltwood, Paint
English Chippendale Sofa
Located in Paris, FR
English sofa. Late 19th century.
Fabric
$3,903Sale Price|20% Off
H 43.31 in W 26.38 in D 27.56 in
Pair of High-Backed Walnut Armchairs in the Style of Louis XIII
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice pair of high-backed armchairs is made of walnut. This is a French work in the style of Louis XIII. Circa 1880.
Walnut
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus.
The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.
In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness.
Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.
With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.
Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.
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