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De Sede DS-167 Sofa with Movable Backrest in Black Upholstery by Hugo de Ruiter
By De Sede, Hugo de Ruiter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular seating system with movable backrest In the further development of the modular seating
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-167 Sofa with Movable Backrest in Schiefer Fabric by Hugo de Ruiter
By De Sede, Hugo de Ruiter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular seating system with movable backrest in the further development of the modular seating
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-167 Sofa with Movable Backrest in Black Upholstery by Hugo de Ruiter
By De Sede, Hugo de Ruiter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular seating system with movable backrest In the further development of the modular seating
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-167 Sofa with Movable Backrest in Perla Upholstery by Hugo de Ruiter
By Hugo de Ruiter, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular seating system with movable backrest in the further development of the modular seating
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-167 Sofa with Movable Backrest in Schiefer Fabric by Hugo de Ruiter
By De Sede, Hugo de Ruiter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular seating system with movable backrest in the further development of the modular seating
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-167 Sofa with Movable Backrest in Perla Upholstery by Hugo de Ruiter
By De Sede, Hugo de Ruiter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular seating system with movable backrest in the further development of the modular seating
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Oscar Niemeyer Alta chair & ottoman Mobilier International
By Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Padova, IT
by plastic knobs, movable backrest, black leather lining, very nice patina.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

21st Century Baltimora Modular Sofa in Leather by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
By Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Thanks to its movable backrest and multiple seats, the casual-chic Baltimora sofa fits into any
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam

21st Century Baltimora Modular Sofa in Leather by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
By Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Thanks to its movable backrest and multiple seats, the casual-chic Baltimora sofa fits into any
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Foam, Leather

21st Century Baltimora Modular Sofa in Velvet by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
By Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Thanks to its movable backrest and multiple seats, the casual-chic Baltimora sofa fits into any
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Foam, Fabric

Scandinavian Armchair "Safari" by Elias Svedberg
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Elias Svedberg
Located in Brescia, IT
. Particular seat with movable backrest. A piece of original and modern design, capable of giving character to
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Scandinavian Armchair "Safari" by Elias Svedberg
Scandinavian Armchair "Safari" by Elias Svedberg
H 30.71 in W 23.63 in D 24.81 in
Height adjustable T60 workshop chair by Oldeberg & Olsen for Knoll, Inc., 1947
By Knoll, Odelberg Olsen
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
the short term. The steel frame supports a seat and both height-adjustable and movable backrest
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

De Sede, Brown Leather Landscaped Sofa, Model DS-1064 by Hugo De Ruiter, 2008
By De Sede, Hugo de Ruiter
Located in Schagen, NL
launched in 2008. This piece comes with three base parts with chromed feet and three movable backrests on a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Metal

De Sede DS-164 Three-Seat Sofa in Off-White Upholstery by Hugo de Ruiter
By De Sede, Hugo de Ruiter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
chaise longue in a single movement, while the backrest can be stylefull rotated infinitely by 360°. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-164 Stool in Off White Upholstery by Hugo de Ruiter
By De Sede, Hugo de Ruiter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
chaise longue in a single movement, while the backrest can be stylefull rotated infinitely by 360°. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stools

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-164 Armchair in Off White Upholstery by Hugo de Ruiter
By De Sede, Hugo de Ruiter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
chaise longue in a single movement, while the backrest can be stylefull rotated infinitely by 360°. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-164 Right Sofa Bed in Off White Upholstery by Hugo de Ruiter
By De Sede, Hugo de Ruiter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
chaise longue in a single movement, while the backrest can be stylefull rotated infinitely by 360°. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-164 Three-Seat Sofa in Off-White Upholstery by Hugo de Ruiter
By De Sede, Hugo de Ruiter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
chaise longue in a single movement, while the backrest can be stylefull rotated infinitely by 360°. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-164 Right Sofa Bed in Off White Upholstery by Hugo de Ruiter
By De Sede, Hugo de Ruiter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
chaise longue in a single movement, while the backrest can be stylefull rotated infinitely by 360°. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-164 Armchair in Off White Upholstery by Hugo de Ruiter
By De Sede, Hugo de Ruiter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
chaise longue in a single movement, while the backrest can be stylefull rotated infinitely by 360°. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-164 Stool in Off White Upholstery by Hugo de Ruiter
By De Sede, Hugo de Ruiter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
chaise longue in a single movement, while the backrest can be stylefull rotated infinitely by 360°. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stools

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-164 Left Sofa Bed in Schiefer Brown Upholstery by Hugo de Ruiter
By Hugo de Ruiter, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
chaise loungein a single movement, while the backrest can be stylefull rotated infinitely by 360°. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-164 Left Sofa Bed in Schiefer Brown Upholstery by Hugo de Ruiter
By De Sede, Hugo de Ruiter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
chaise loungein a single movement, while the backrest can be stylefull rotated infinitely by 360°. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Adjustable Leather Girotonda Lounge Chair by Francesco Binfaré for Cassina
By Cassina, Francesco Binfaré
Located in Izegem, VWV
Postmodern armchair in black leather on a chrome frame with independently movable seat, headrest
Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Trybo pine dining chairs (4) by Edvin Helseth for Stange Bruk, Norway 1960s
By Edvin Helseth
Located in Denventer, NL
screws and glue. The backrest is movable for perfect seating comfort for every posture.
Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Pine

Magnificent 18th Century South American Colonial Escaño Settee
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Magnificent 18th Century South American Colonial Escaño Settee in light wood Backrest formed by
Category

Antique Late 18th Century South American Rococo Settees

Materials

Chestnut

21st Century Joshua Modular Sofa 3 Seats Genuine Leather
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
featuring capittoné on its backrest, surrounded by an aged brushed brass structure, the Joshua modular
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sofas

Materials

Brass

Pine dining arm chairs by Edvin Helseth for Stange Bruk, Norway 1960s
By Edvin Helseth
Located in Delft, NL
. The chairs are assembled with wooden pins. No screws were used for the chairs. The backrest is movable
Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Pine

21st Century Joshua Modular Twin Seat Genuine Leather
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
featuring capittoné on its backrest, surrounded by an aged brushed brass structure, the Joshua modular
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sofas

Materials

Brass

21st Century Joshua Modular Sofa Chaise Longue Genuine Leather
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
featuring capittoné on its backrest, surrounded by an aged brushed brass structure, the Joshua modular
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sofas

Materials

Brass

Woodard Style Wrought Iron Patio Chaise Lounge
By Russell Woodard
Located in Pasadena, TX
chaise lounge from Europe. Features adjustable backrest and wheels for movability. Measurements
Category

Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Osvaldo Borsani D70 Sofa & Daybed 1954 by Tecno Italy Reupholstered Mid Century
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Munster, NRW
movable wings.. This sofa / Daybed is a unique object distinguished by the special mechanism that allows
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric

Baroque Red Damask Portuguese Chair, 18th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
, with a movable cushion with a grid upholstered in red damask. Recently reviewed the joinery, in
Category

Antique 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Chairs

Materials

Damask, Upholstery, Wood

Set of Four Italian Walnut Savonarola Armchairs
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
19.68 inches Walnut Very good condition This movable Italian seat from the late 15th century
Category

Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of Four Italian Walnut Savonarola Armchairs
Set of Four Italian Walnut Savonarola Armchairs
H 40.16 in W 26.78 in D 21.66 in
Guido Faleschini "Teorema" Modular Sofa for Mariani, 1974
By Guido Faleschini, i4 Mariani
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
movable to customize the composition. Each module is unique for its unusual shapes and the inclusion of
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Iron

Purle Leather "Area" Sofa by Antonio Citterio for Vitra, Switzerland, 1980
By Vitra, Antonio Citterio
Located in DE MEERN, NL
1990, ‘Area’ is a hybrid of daybed and sofa. And with the seat backs movable to different angles, it
Category

Vintage 1980s German Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Rare Brown Antique Lounge Chair 'Le Surrepos Du Dr. Pascaud' Paris, circa 1924
By Dr. Pascaud 1
Located in Schagen, NL
backrest and seat. The chair was designed and created with movable armrests so that getting in and out of
Category

Vintage 1920s French British Colonial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Leather

Rattan Chair Wood Cane Color Leather Patchwork Movable Backrest Kalma Furniture
By Eastern Artisans
Located in Milano, IT
Rattan frame chair with movable backrest, seat in upholstered woven cane, backrest in mixed colored
Category

Vintage 1980s Chinese Chinese Export Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Iron

Pair of Mid-Century Danish Model 42 Teak Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Kristiansen. Original wool upholstery in the seat and back. The upholstered movable backrest and Z armrest
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak, Upholstery

Armchair by Jacob Müller for Wohnhilfe Switzerland 1950s ash and plywood
By Jacob Müller
Located in Zürich, Zürich
with movable layer-glued frame and separate base frame, with overlay, ash frame and aircraft plywood
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Ash, Plywood

70s Safari Canvas Armchair from Wilhelm Kienzle
By Wilhelm Kienzle
Located in Stuttgart, DE
backrests is movable and can be positioned by each ones liking. Due to the age, there are minor signs of
Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Canvas, Wood

70s Safari Canvas Armchair from Wilhelm Kienzle
70s Safari Canvas Armchair from Wilhelm Kienzle
H 32.29 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Minimalist German Chrome and Leather Modular Lounge Chairs from Brune, 1960s
Located in Warsaw, PL
chrome-plated steel. The backrest is movable and conform to each position. This piece of furniture is an
Category

Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Sofas

Materials

Steel

20th Century Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina Sofa Mod 872 with movable backrest
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Turin, Turin
backrest, upholstered in leather. The wood feet, crafted in stained ash, emphasize the constructive and
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Dining Chairs, Model 42, Set of Six
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Porto, PT
Set of 6 rosewood dining chairs model 42 with movable backrests, upholstered in the original black
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Dining Chairs, Model 42, Set of Six, 1960s.
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Porto, PT
Set of 6 rosewood dining chairs model 42 with movable backrests, upholstered in the original blue
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Fabric

Leather Two-Seat Maralunga Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Dorchester, MA
comfortable sofa features a movable backrest at each seat that measure 39.4" high when extended into high
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Model DS-1064 Landscape Sofa by Hugo de Ruiter for De Sede
By De Sede, Hugo de Ruiter
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
parts with chromed feet and two movable backrests on a patented interior rail system. The backrests can
Category

2010s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Set of Four Dining Chairs by Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Sawmill, Denmark
By Rainer Daumiller, Hirtshals Sawmill
Located in Amsterdam, NL
unique feature of of a very movable backrest, providing exceptional comfort in any seating position
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Pine

Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret & Charlotte Perriand, 1928, LC1 Chair by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Munster, NRW
sophisticated details such as the movable backrest or steel springs behind the seat and backrest. And the unique
Category

Vintage 1920s French Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1960s “Farmer Collection” armchair by Gerd Lange for Bofinger
By Gerd Lange, Bofinger
Located in München, DE
grain. The seat and the movable backrest are made of a solid linen fabric. Tied up at the bottom. Very
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Linen, Pine

Philippe Starck “Mickville” Stool for Driade, Italy 1980
By Philippe Starck
Located in Amsterdam, NL
chair or side table and the foldable structure makes for easy structure and movability. It’s unique
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal

T70, Sof by Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Milano, Lombardia
in production. The D70 movable wing sofa has a metal frame with polyurethane foam padding
Category

Vintage 1960s Sofas

Materials

Metal

T70, Sof by Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
T70, Sof by Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
H 33.47 in W 74.02 in D 34.65 in
Young Manufacturing Set of Six Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs c. 1960s
By Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Denville, NJ
piece and ensuring smooth operation of movable parts like doors and drawers. Receive a high-quality
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Grey Maralunga Armchair by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Schagen, NL
movable backrest and soft bi-color fabric. It is labelled by the manufacturer. Also available, is the
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Leather Maralunga Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Dorchester, MA
extraordinarily comfortable armchair features a movable backrest that measures 39.4" high when extended into high
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Dining Chairs by Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Sawmill, Denmark, 1960
By Rainer Daumiller, Hirtshals Sawmill
Located in Amsterdam, NL
of of a very movable backrest, providing exceptional comfort in any seating position. Daumiller’s
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Pine

Lounge Chair MAA, Charles Pollock/George Nelson Associates, Herman Miller, 1958
By George Nelson, Charles Pollock, Herman Miller
Located in Munster, NRW
. The seat shell is made of black fibreglass, the backrest is held in place by movable joints, which
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage 70's Swivel Adjustable Height Rolling Work Stool with Lacquered Seat
Located in Doylestown, PA
curved backrest on a shiny chrome base. The seat swivels 360 degrees and adjusts from chair to bar
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Set of Twelve Solid Pine Chairs, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Waalwijk, NL
and solid high legs. The backrests are movable to optimize the seating comfort. These chairs have a
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Pine

Sofa D70, Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno, 1970 circa
By Tecno Design Centre, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, Lombardia
areas and private offices. D70 is the original movable wing sofa distinguished by the cult mechanism
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Sofa D70, Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno, 1970 circa
Sofa D70, Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno, 1970 circa
H 28.75 in W 71.66 in D 32.29 in
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Movable Backrest For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the movable backrest you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each movable backrest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and wood. If you’re shopping for a movable backrest, we have 42 options in-stock, while there are 21 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the movable backrest you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A movable backrest is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in modern, mid-century modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. De Sede, Hugo de Ruiter and Cassina each produced at least one beautiful movable backrest that is worth considering.

How Much is a Movable Backrest?

The average selling price for a movable backrest at 1stDibs is $5,831, while they’re typically $350 on the low end and $110,955 for the highest priced.

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.