Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the French sofa high back you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each French sofa high back for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
wood,
fabric and
linen. There are 15 variations of the antique or vintage French sofa high back you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a French sofa high back — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right French sofa high back, those designed in
Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made French sofa high back over the years, but those crafted by
Ligne Roset,
Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec and
Talisman Bespoke are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
Prices for a French sofa high back can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,250 and can go as high as $26,500, while the average can fetch as much as $4,400.
Vintage couches and antique sofas have anchored living rooms for generations. The pieces most sought after today carry the deep-buttoned tufting of a Chesterfield or the low, sculptural ease of mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency design.
Styles to Know
Rolled arms and tufted backs point to Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency pieces, while tight backs and turned legs skew more traditional. Velvet is enjoying a renewed moment across most of these silhouettes; see our velvet chesterfield sofa trend report for examples. A mid-century modern coffee table within reach and a vintage mirror nearby round out the seating area.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Sofa
A sofa's frame and upholstery history can be difficult to judge from photographs alone. Ask a seller for more information when a listing doesn't show the fabric or joinery clearly, and confirm whether the upholstery is original or has been redone. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.