Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the high back sofa you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of
fabric,
wood and
upholstery, every high back sofa was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a high back sofa, we have 279 options in-stock, while there are 72 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the high back sofa you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each high back sofa bearing
mid-century modern,
Scandinavian Modern or
modern hallmarks is very popular.
Studio Kirkit,
Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec and
Ligne Roset each produced at least one beautiful high back sofa that is worth considering.
A high back sofa can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,590, while the lowest priced sells for $20 and the highest can go for as much as $216,316.
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.