Antique “Open Back” 2-Seat Sofa – In Fish Print Linen
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is a superb, antique Open-Back compact 2-Seat Sofa, dressed in a stunning
Category
2010s Sofas
Materials
Porcelain, Linen, Oak
Open Back Sofa
Swedish Biedermeier Carved Sofa Quilted Golden Birch 19th Century Antique A
$4,379Sale Price|35% Off
H 39.38 in W 84.65 in D 25.2 in
Swedish Biedermeier Carved Sofa Quilted Golden Birch 19th Century Antique A
Located in Lewes, England
excellent. It has a plain wood frame open back as with all Biedermeier sofa and we will both re-polish the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Materials
Birch
American Art Deco Wicker 6-Piece Living Room Set
Located in Queens, NY
form back & open weave trim (sofa, 2 armchairs, rocker, recamier, coffee table)
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Living Room Sets
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker
Early 20thC Mahogany Console Table with Inlaid Bell Flowers by Wellington Hall
$1,895
H 32 in W 42 in D 12 in
Early 20thC Mahogany Console Table with Inlaid Bell Flowers by Wellington Hall
By Wellington Hall Ltd
Located in Port Jervis, NY
built table which will work great in a hall or up against the back of an open room sofa.
Category
Vintage 1920s American Adam Style Console Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Maple, Satinwood
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Inlaid Rosewood Salon Sofa
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Petit Edwardian salon sofa, circa 1910. Open back sofa featuring an inlaid backrest. Inlay shows
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sofas
Materials
Rosewood
Edward Wormley 1953 'Open Back' or 'New York' Sofa by Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Utrecht, NL
Very rare fully restored 'open back sofa' / model 5316 designed in 1953 by Edward Wormley by Dunbar
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Open Back Wool Sofa, Italy, circa 1960
Located in Culver City, CA
Open back wool sofa, Italy, circa 1960. Newly reupholstered in striped wool maharam fabric, on
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Danish 1940s Spindle Back Sofa with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen
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H 31.5 in W 66 in D 29 in
Danish 1940s Spindle Back Sofa with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1940s Alfred Christensen designed sofa in his characteristic style of open armrests and
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Beech, Wool
Danish Midcentury Open Arm Spindle Back Sofa Model 95 by Slagelse
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sought after three-seat open arm sofa in beech and wool manufactured in Denmark in the 1940s by
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Beech
Dunbar Open Arm Sofa with Bracket Backs by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare open-arm sectional sofa with exposed bracket back frames. Fully restored and reupholstered
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Mahogany
Swedish Neoclassic Sofa Bench W/Open Hourglass Back-Splat Design, Early 19th C
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H 36 in W 64 in D 25 in
Swedish Neoclassic Sofa Bench W/Open Hourglass Back-Splat Design, Early 19th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
settee from Sweden features a straight back rail atop a beautiful succession of open back splats in curvy
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Wood
Danish Teak Wood & Black Chenille High Back Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Quite comfortable Danish style floating high back sofa. Open sided teak base framing, and the
Category
20th Century Danish Sofas
Danish Teak Wood & Black Chenille High Back Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Quite comfortable Danish style floating high back sofa. Open sided teak base framing, and the
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Sofas
Button Back Sofa in Linen Blend, England, circa 1880
Located in Culver City, CA
59 Inch long button back sofa in linen blend by House of Hackney England, circa 1880. Open
Category
Antique 19th Century English Sofas
Materials
Cotton, Linen
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Sofa
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century Swedish Gustavian style sofa with open back in cream white patina and with slight
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Sofa
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century Swedish Gustavian style sofa with open back, reeded apron and side rails in cream
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Tete-a-tete Conversation Sofa on Brass Bases
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Conversation sofa with open back. Solid brass bases.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Swedish Biedermeier Carved Sofa Quilted Golden Birch 19th Century Antique A
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H 39.38 in W 84.65 in D 25.2 in
Swedish Biedermeier Carved Sofa Quilted Golden Birch 19th Century Antique A
Located in Lewes, England
excellent. It has a plain wood frame open back as with all Biedermeier sofa and we will both re-polish the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Materials
Birch
Swedish Biedermeier Carved Sofa Quilted Golden Birch 19th Century Antique A
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H 39.38 in W 84.65 in D 25.2 in
Swedish Biedermeier Carved Sofa Quilted Golden Birch 19th Century Antique A
Located in Lewes, England
excellent. It has a plain wood frame open back as with all Biedermeier sofa and we will both re-polish the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Materials
Birch
Swedish Biedermeier Carved Sofa Quilted Golden Birch 19th Century Antique A
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H 39.38 in W 84.65 in D 25.2 in
Swedish Biedermeier Carved Sofa Quilted Golden Birch 19th Century Antique A
Located in Lewes, England
excellent. It has a plain wood frame open back as with all Biedermeier sofa and we will both re-polish the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
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Edward Wormley Open Back Sofas for Dunbar Original Dorothy Liebes Woven Textile
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H 28.5 in W 87 in D 29 in
Edward Wormley Open Back Sofas for Dunbar Original Dorothy Liebes Woven Textile
By Edward Wormley, Dorothy Liebes
Located in Dallas, TX
This is an early rare pair of floating back sofas designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar model 6133
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Walnut
Edward Wormley Sofa for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Rare Wormley walnut framed open back sofa with an X-base. Newly reupholstered and refinished. One
Category
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Customized European Open Back Chaise Style Sofa Black and White with Brass Legs
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H 22 in W 98 in D 33 in
Customized European Open Back Chaise Style Sofa Black and White with Brass Legs
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Absolutely stunning open back sofa with striking fabric and solid brass legs. This piece commands
Category
20th Century Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Danish 1940s Spindle Back Sofa with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen
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H 33.5 in W 59.75 in D 29 in
Danish 1940s Spindle Back Sofa with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1940s Alfred Christensen designed sofa in his characteristic style of open armrests and
Category
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Fritz Hansen Attributed 1940s Sofa or Settee with Open Armrests and Spindle Back
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H 29 in W 58.5 in D 26 in
Fritz Hansen Attributed 1940s Sofa or Settee with Open Armrests and Spindle Back
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1940s Fritz Hansen attributed sofa in the company's characteristic style of open armrests
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
Solid Danish Teak Slat-Back Sofa by HW Klein for Bramin Mobler
By Henry Walter Klein, Bramin Mobler
Located in Las Vegas, NV
. This is a beautifully designed sofa with gorgeous dovetail joint details and an open slatted back
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Teak
Christian Liaigre Latin Sofa
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Miami, FL
“Latin" sofa by Christian Liaigre, upholstered deep armless, and open slanted sofa, with tight back
Category
1990s French Sofas
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Danish 1940s Spindleback Sofa by Alfred Christensen
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sculptural and very beautiful 1940s model 117 high back open arm sofa made of stained and lacquered
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
Giuseppe Scapinelli Sculptural Caviuna Sofa, Brazil, 1955
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
slightly upwards. The sofa is newly upholstered in a beige upholstery. A nice detail is the open back, this
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Brazilian Rosewood Open Back Sofa with Red Leather by Fatima Architects
By Fatima Architects
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A highly grained rosewood frame sofa upholstered in bright red leather by Fatima Architects, Rio de
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Stylish Open Back Regence Sofa
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elegant regency upholstered sofa In a subtle white linen covered down cushion with foam
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Slat Back Open Frame Sofa by Folke Ohlson for Dux
Located in Pasadena, CA
A classic mid 1950's slat back three seat American sofa by DUX with new upholstery, dark walnut
Category
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
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French Art Deco Moustache Back Convertible Sofa
Located in Hialeah, FL
French Art Deco Moustache Back Convertible Sofa. Opens to a bed. Size when open 46.75 deep by 60
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sofas
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Metal
Rare Edward Wormley for Dunbar Open Back Settee
Located in San Francisco, CA
This extremely rare settee by Edward Wormley for Dunbar is completely original. It's graceful lines are reminiscent of Grecian furniture. A truly wonderful piece.
Fully docume...
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Gustavian Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Open back Gustavian Sofa with guilloche carved seats and back rails in a soft, pale blue patina.
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Located in New York, NY
Sofa with open back and sides. The wood frame is embellished with stylized reeded details and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Settees
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
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Open Back Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic open back sofa available at 1stDibs. Each open back sofa for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and hardwood. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect open back sofa — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each open back sofa bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one open back sofa that is appealing in its simplicity, but Edward Wormley, Dunbar and Slagelse Møbelvaerk produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Open Back Sofa?
The average selling price for an open back sofa at 1stDibs is $5,000, while they’re typically $2,500 on the low end and $40,000 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Sofas for You
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.
Questions About Open Back Sofa
- What is a backless couch called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A backless couch is usually called a recamier or a divan. A divan has a long, low seating area formed by a mattress and is usually placed near a wall. It neither has a back nor arms. This couch is perfect for a living room, bedroom or guest room. Find a collection of antique and vintage backless couches on 1stDibs today.
- What are open-back heels called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024What open-back heels are called depends on the design of the back. A high-heeled shoe with a completely open back is a mule. On the other hand, heels with a strap in the back to keep the shoes in place are slingbacks. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of heels from some of the world's top boutiques.
- What are open-back shoes called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024What an open-back shoe is called depends on its style. If the shoe has a closed toe and a completely open back, it's a mule, while an open heel with a strap to hold it in place is a slingback. A sandal with an open back is usually referred to as a slide. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of shoes.
- What is a curved back sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Curved back sofas are also known as conversation sofas or crescent sofas. Curved sofas are highly coveted as comfortable seating as well as for being a unique seating option. Shop a wide selection of curved back sofas on 1stDibs.
- What is a split back sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A split back sofa is a sofa which features a back that is made up of two separate panels. These panels can be reclined and adjusted separately from one another, allowing for customizable comfort. On 1stDibs, find a range of split back sofas.
- What is a Bow back sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A bow back sofa is a sofa which has a back that bows upward, forming a graceful curve that peaks at the center of the bench and tapers down to the arms. Chairs can also have a bow back design. Browse a collection of bow back furniture from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To open a Waltham pocket watch, seek the help of an experienced watch repairer. Opening a pocket watch on your own could end up damaging the timepiece. A professional has the tools necessary to perform the task safely. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Waltham pocket watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022It’s highly recommended that if you need to open the back of your Rolex watch, you take it to a Rolex dealer. A trained professional will use special tools to access the back. Attempting to open your watch by yourself — rather than visiting a professional — may cause damage to your luxury timepiece. If you want to open it anyway, it is said that you can open the watch with the use of a rubber ball that measures about three inches across. Press the ball hard into the back of the case, and twist it in a counter-clockwise direction. Find a collection of vintage and modern Rolex watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between high-back and low-back sofas is that the former has a taller backrest than the latter. Some people, especially tall men and women, feel that a high-back sofa is more comfortable because the taller back offers more support for the shoulders and neck. Low-back sofas are popular picks for open-plan interiors, as they allow sightlines to be maintained across a space. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of high-back and low-back sofas.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024What a sofa without a back is called depends on its style. A divan is a casual, low backless sofa, often clad in fabric and tufted. More formal backless sofas, usually framed by scrolled arms, are recamiers. Find a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary sofas on 1stDibs.
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