Baker Scalloped Back Sofa
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Baker Scalloped Back Sofa This sofa measures: 81.25 wide x 36 deep x 33.5 inches high, with a seat
Upholstery
Wavy Back Sofa Upholstered in Lelievre Wool Boucle
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An elegant modern scallop back sofa upholstered in Lelievre Lama Naturel wool boucle. Also
Fabric, Wood
Wavy Back Sofa Upholstered in Lelievre Wool Boucle
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An elegant modern scallop back sofa upholstered in Lelievre Lama Naturel wool boucle. Also
Fabric, Wood
Wicker Scalloped Back Three Seater Sofa 1960’s
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Scalloped wicker back three seater sofa from the 1960’s. Constructed of black lacquered steel
Steel
$6,792
H 31.5 in W 56.7 in D 43.31 in
1960s Danish Banana two seater sofa with scalloped back in cream boucle.
Located in Henley-On-Thames, GB
The Banana sofa is more than seating , it is a conversation starter. Its unique curved backrest was
Wool, Beech
Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin 12 Piece Scallop Back Pit Sectional Sofa
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
, and we can help with that. These are hard to find, especially with the scallop back. Measurements are
Upholstery
Wavy Back Sofa Upholstered in Pure Mohair
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An elegant modern scallop back 3 person sofa upholstered in a premium, soft, green grey pure mohair
Fabric, Wood
Wavy Back Sofa Upholstered in Pure Mohair
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An elegant modern scallop back 2 person sofa upholstered in a premium, soft, green grey pure mohair
Fabric, Wood
Scallop-Backed Sofa
Located in London, GB
Sofa designed by Guglielmo Ulrich, Milan, re-upholstered in white woven Hodsoll McKenzie linen
Scallop Back Kidney Shaped Sofa, 1950s
Located in London, GB
Two-seat sofa with Hollywood Regency style shaping, with scalloped back and curved kidney seat, on
Wool, Wood
Scallopped Back Rest Mid-Century Modern Sofa
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Quality made (but unknown maker) scallopped back Mid-Century Modern sofa. Clean lines. Note the
Fabric
Custom Scalloped Back Sofa by The Somerset House
Located in Long Island City, NY
Custom Scalloped Back Sofa by the Somerset House, upholstered in Schumacher Mohair in deep green
Mohair
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H 30 in W 82.5 in D 39 in
Vintage Upholstered Scalloped Back Sofa By Gio Ponti From Italy, Circa 1960
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Upholstered scalloped back Sofa By Gio Ponti From Italy, Circa 1960. Nice, very
Upholstery
Antique Swedish Scalloped Back Sofa
Located in London, GB
original. It's all fully sprung and has a scalloped back. Measures: Length 72", 183 cm Depth 33", 84 cm
Satinwood
20th Century English Scalloped Back Sofa
Located in Malton, GB
This is a truly exceptional early 20th century English sofa with unusual scalloped design. The size
Beech
Italian Scalloped Back Sofa in Camel Mohair, 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant sofa featuring a scalloped back in new lush camel mohair upholstery. This is a custom
Metal, Brass
1930s Scalloped Back Country House Sofa
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very nice high quality 1930s country house sofa with a wonderful scalloped back design
Beech
Early 20th century Scalloped back country house sofa
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very nice high quality early 20th century country house sofa with a wonderful scalloped
Beech
Pair of 1970's Corbeille Sofas with Scalloped Back
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of 1970's corbeille sofas with scalloped back - re-covered in lavender denim with contrast
Vintage Black Leather Scalloped High-Back De Sede Sofa & Loveseat
By De Sede
Located in San Antonio, TX
Beautiful de Sede sofa and loveseat with a scalloped high back in dark brown leather that is nicely
Leather
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H 28.75 in W 59.06 in D 35.44 in
Superb Late 20th Century Scallop Back Two-Seat Sofa in Sheepskin Leather Sofa
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A very elegant scallop back two-seat sheepskin leather sofa, mid-late 20th century, manufactured in
Sheepskin
Custom Scalloped Back Loveseat by The Somerset House
Located in Long Island City, NY
. The sofa comes with four removable circular cushions and a scalloped back detail. We especially love
Mohair
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H 27.56 in W 86.62 in L 27.56 in
Pair of 1950s German Scalloped Curved Sofas in Beata Heuman Marbleised Fabric
Located in London, England
A stunning and striking pair of reupholstered 1950s German scallop backed curved lounge sofas. Each
Velvet, Wood
Sold
H 30 in W 127 in D 33 in
Vintage purple scallop-edge sectional “Folio 500” sofa by Henredon, 1975
By Henredon
Located in View Park, CA
A vintage «Folio 500» 4piece purple modular scallop-back sectional sofa by Hendredon, 1975. In its
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s Elegant Leather Sofa
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Vintage 1970s Custom made leather sofa with scalloped back pillows on a tuxedo style frame
Leather
Italian Art Deco Period Sofa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Austin, TX
Italian Art Deco period sofa with scalloped back and solid mahogany legs. Professionally
Wood
Liz O'Brien Editions Pamela Sofa
By Liz O'Brien Editions
Located in New York, NY
LIZ O'BRIEN EDITIONS Pamela Sofa Scalloped-back silohuette. Loose seat cushion with a pair of
Wood, Upholstery
Mid Century Modern Kroehler Avant Fully Restored Sofa
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Lutz, FL
tweed style upholstery Unusual Avant model with scalloped walnut back detailing. Sofa was fully
Fabric, Wood
1940's Hollywood Tufted Sofa Attributed to Dorothy Draper
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular sofa with scalloped back design,tufted detailing,ebonized mahogany legs
Large Curved Sofa In The Style Of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Kent, Dover
A large, curved sofa with scalloped back in the style of Gio Ponti. Of generous proportions, with
Beech
Gamma Arredamenti Sectional Sofa in Leather
By Gamma Arredamenti
Located in Dallas, TX
little wear. Beautiful scalloped back makes this sofa great for floating in a room.
Metal
1970's Mid-Century Modern Henredon Modular Sectional 4-Piece Sofa
By Henredon
Located in Burbank, CA
back that are shaped to the back of the scalloped back. It's a very beautiful sofa with a wonderful
Fabric
Scallop Back Sofa in the Manner of Gilbert Rohde
Located in Dallas, TX
style sofa with scallop back.
Wavy Back Sofa Upholstered in Lelievre Wool Boucle
By Jean Royère, Paolo Buffa
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An elegant modern scallop back sofa upholstered in Lelievre Lama Naturel wool boucle. Fast
Fabric, Wood
1930's English country house sofa
Located in Malton, GB
This is a superb quality 1930's country house sofa. Beautiful scalloped back with deep seat and
Beech
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin 10 Piece Curved Modular Sectional Sofa
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A very large, impressive, modular Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin curved scalloped back sectional
Upholstery
1950s Italian Sofa
Located in London, GB
A three-seat scalloped back sofa with brass tipped wooden legs. Upholstered in designers Guild
Wood, Fabric
1950s Italian Large, Stunning Sofa by ISA
Located in London, GB
A large impressive curved and scalloped back sofa, reupholstered in silver velvet, in the style of
Velvet Crescent Sofas, Sold Separately
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W99 D36 H40 SW96 SD24 SH20 Curved scallop-back sofas in a plum cotton velvet fabric. Both
Velvet
Milo Baughman Scalloped-Back Sectional Sofa
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
section has a curved back and, as a result, the sofa reads like individual chairs placed together a
Upholstery
French Shell Backed and Ebonized Sofa, circa 1930
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The shell or scalloped shaped sprung back sofa, in a cerulean colored fabric, having tapered cone
Upholstery
Green Leather Deco Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Green leather sofa with scalloped back. Matching club chair is also available (see our other
Green Leather Deco Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Green leather sofa with scalloped back. Matching club chair is also available (see our other
Leather
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H 25.5 in W 124 in D 62 in
Milo Baughman Scalloped-Back Sectional Sofa for Thayer Coggin, Circa 1970s
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flexible six-piece sectional sofa consisting of two corner pieces, three interior pieces and a
Upholstery, Wood
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
$1,800 / item
H 22.38 in W 68.89 in D 27.55 in
Vintage French Style Wrought Iron Chaise Longue with Cushion
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage French style wrought iron chaise longue with cushion The wrought iron patio or porch garden chaise longue has two wheels for easy moveability and four positions for the ba...
Wrought Iron
$33,950Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 34.25 in W 24 in D 23 in
Four French Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Carved & Chinoiserie Bergeres, Jansen Attr.
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine and Rare Assembled Set of Four French Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Carved and Japanned-Chinoiserie Lacquer Decorated Bergers Armchairs, attributed to Maison Jansen (House of Janse...
Velvet, Giltwood, Lacquer
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
18th Century Antique Swedish Red Painted Baroque Secretary
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A two-tiered wooden cabinet from the 18th century Swedish Gustavian period. The top door opens to reveal a decorative top shelf and three other shelves. The top of the bottom shelf c...
Wood
Flos Bilboquet Table Lamp of Polycarbonate and Steel in Sage Color
By Philippe Malouin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Bilboquet Table Lamp of Polycarbonate and Steel in Sage Color by Philippe Malouin Table lamp with adjustable head. Integrated LED bulb and cut-off providing direct lighting . B...
Steel
Galerie Elm Wood Side Table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
The artisanal construction methods highlight the elm woods beautiful grain pattern & knots and fissures from its past life. The most authentic materials are hand selected, and h...
Elm
$10,850 / item
H 39.38 in W 67.72 in D 14.97 in
Long Brass Chandelier With Rectangular Murano Glass Panels
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Long and narrow chandelier, ideal above a dining table, made of a brass structure and covered with Murano glass panels. The structure has a surprising shape with 90 degres angles sy...
Brass
Midcentury Organic Modern Bent Rattan Sofa Demilune Ends
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Divine midcentury organic modern bamboo rattan sofa or settee with demilune or crescent shaped ends. The bentwood rattan frame features a channel back conforming seat cushion with ne...
Fabric, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Fish Wicker Rattan Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Fish pendant lamp made of wicker. A wonderfully playful design. A lamp with character, literally. The wicker body of the lamp forms a fish body with its mouth wide open. Inside is a...
Wicker, Plastic
$6,449 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.62 in
Ceiling Suspended Illuminated Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Vintage series N.4. Mid-century style ceiling suspended mirror with front illumination and a high quality brass full frame with a bronze patina finish. This mirror is fully customis...
Brass, Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Italian Wall Unit in Maple and Walnut
By Vito Latis
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Attributed to Gustavo & Vito Latis, highboard or showcase library, maple, walnut, glass, brass, Italy, circa 1960 Beautiful showcase made in Italy in the 1960s. Executed in maple an...
Brass
$587
H 7.88 in W 13.78 in D 3.94 in
Mid-Century Modern Watering Can, Hammered Brass, Germany, 1960s Design
Located in Berlin, DE
This elegant watering can from the 1960s is crafted from hammered brass, showcasing a beautifully textured surface. Its gracefully curved spout and wrapped handle add both functional...
Brass
"Golden flowers" sconces by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Brass sconces with flowers in sculpted Murano glass, gilt with gold leaf. Creation by Studio Glustin. Italy, 2023.
Brass, Gold Leaf
$550Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 4.14 in W 2.56 in D 4.14 in
Set of 12 Handmade Unique Goto Murano Drinking Glasses
By Roberto Beltrami
Located in Murano, VE
The Murano Glass Goto collection brings a piece of authentic Italian art to your dining table. Hand-blown with artistic expertise, these glasses are inspired by the traditional Venet...
Murano Glass
$2,218 / set
H 33.08 in W 21.26 in D 22.05 in
Pair of Wood Armchairs attributed to Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of armchairs attributed to Paolo Buffa. Lean detailed wood frame, upholstered seat and free back rest cushion.
Wood
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.
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