High Back Sofas Craft
Vintage 1980s American Modern Sofas
Fabric, Chenille, Upholstery, Down
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sofas
Cane
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Walnut, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Brass, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary British Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sofas
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Foam, Walnut
2010s European Art Deco Sofas
Suede, Polyester, Sycamore
Antique 18th Century American Hepplewhite Sofas
Fabric, Down, Maple, Mahogany, Upholstery, Cotton, Jute
2010s Italian Baroque Sofas
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Steel, Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel, Cut Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Steel, Brass, Cut Steel, Copper, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Faux Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Brass, Metal
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Sofas
Leather
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Sofas
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Sofas
Linen, Cane, Wood
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Sofas
Leather, Walnut
Antique 1860s Scottish High Victorian Sofas
Leather
Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Sofas
Upholstery, Hardwood
1990s American Art Deco Sofas
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Sofas
Upholstery, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Bronze
Antique 1880s Belgian High Victorian Sofas
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Sofas
Leather
Antique 1840s English High Victorian Sofas
Leather, Walnut
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Sofas
Fabric, Hardwood
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Sofas
Fabric, Hardwood
2010s North American Modern Sofas
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Leather, Nutwood
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Sofas
Animal Skin, Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Sofas
Brass
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary British Sofas
Upholstery
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Steel, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary English Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary British Sofas
Upholstery
2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Oak
2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Oak
2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Sofas
Fabric, Rattan, Wood, Down
20th Century British Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1950s Dutch Sofas
Rattan
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Leather, Nutwood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Leather, Nutwood
- 1
High Back Sofas Craft For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a High Back Sofas Craft?
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.
Read More
The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Fred Rigby’s Modular Seating Can Be Configured in So Many Handy Ways
The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.
This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
Riotous Shapes and Colors Have Made Uchronia’s Designs the Toast of Paris
Julien Sebban’s energetic design collective is radically reshaping the look of 21st-century European furniture and interiors.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
Learn Why Designer Maarten Baas Set This Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chair on Fire
What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.
Eileen Gray’s Famed Cliffside Villa in the South of France Is Returned to Its Modernist Glory
After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.