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 height of 20 and arm height of 24 inches We take our photos in a controlled light...
Upholstery
Wavy / Scallop Back Sofa, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An elegant modern scallop back sofa upholstered in a premium, soft, green grey pure mohair fabric.
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.
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.
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.
Steel
$6,681
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 specifically designed to foster intimacy and conversation , making it an ideal cen...
Wool, Beech
Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin 12 Piece Scallop Back Pit Sectional Sofa
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
These are hard to find, especially with the scallop back. Measurements are for "as pictured" set up.
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.
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.
Fabric, Wood
Scallop-Backed Sofa
Located in London, GB
Sofa designed by Guglielmo Ulrich, Milan, re-upholstered in white woven Hodsoll McKenzie linen, retaining original chord detail.
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 ebonised bun feet.
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.
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
Sold
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.
Upholstery
Antique Swedish Scalloped Back Sofa
Located in London, GB
It's all fully sprung and has a scalloped back. Measures: Length 72", 183 cm Depth 33", 84 cm Height 33", 84 cm Seat height 18", 46 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 in impressive at 2.6m in length and pair that with the design and you really do ge...
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.
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. The Size of the sofa is very impressive and sits on 5 bun feet.
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 back design. The size of the sofa is very impressive and sits on bun feet.
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 piping - a curvaceous pair!
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 worn with curved arms.
Leather
Sold
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 Holland and of the finest quality with great patina.
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.
Mohair
Sold
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 sofa has been recently recovered in Beata Heuman's sumptuous velvet marbleized fab...
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 original checkered motif upholstery in deep violet / aubergine to add a touch of un...
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.
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 bolsters and lumbar cushions.
Wood, Upholstery
Mid Century Modern Kroehler Avant Fully Restored Sofa
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Lutz, FL
Vintage MCM Mid Century Modern Kroehler Avant 3 seat sofa c.1960’s. Tapered walnut legs and blue tweed style upholstery Unusual Avant model with scalloped walnut back detailing.
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, and upholstered in a creme wool/silk blend fabric.
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.
Beech
Gamma Arredamenti Sectional Sofa in Leather
By Gamma Arredamenti
Located in Dallas, TX
Leather is in great condition with very 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
It has loose cushions on the back that are shaped to the back of the scalloped back.
Fabric
Scallop Back Sofa in the Manner of Gilbert Rohde
Located in Dallas, TX
Glamorous Hollywood style sofa with scallop back.
Wavy Back Sofa Upholstered in Lelievre Wool Boucle
By Paolo Buffa, Jean Royère
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An elegant modern scallop back sofa upholstered in Lelievre Lama Naturel wool boucle.
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 wonderful design arm.
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 sofa, Fully marked with numerous Thayer Coggin tags; the piece was made on 08/20/19...
Upholstery
1950s Italian Sofa
Located in London, GB
A three-seat scalloped back sofa with brass tipped wooden legs.
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 Gio Ponti designed by Isa, 1950s, Italian.
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.
Velvet
Milo Baughman Scalloped-Back Sectional Sofa
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large 1970s sectional sofa consists of three corner sections and three interior sections. Each section has a curved back and, as a result, the sofa reads like individual chairs place...
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 ebonized legs, hailing from the Art Deco period, the whole of deep and roomy proport...
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 listings)
Green Leather Deco Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Green leather sofa with scalloped back. Matching club chair is also available (see our other listings)
Leather
Sold
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 single ottoman. Newly reupholstered in gray fabric. Each piece is 25-1/2" high to ...
Upholstery, Wood
$3,290 / item
H 35 in W 86 in D 40 in
Modern English Sofa in a Caramel Mustard Faux Velvet Mohair with Down Cushion
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing Our Modern English Sofa in beautiful rich Caramel Mustard tone. This piece is designed to be the centerpiece of your living space, combining contemporary elegance with cl...
Cotton, Velvet, Oak, Down
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, 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
$10,504 / item
H 17.72 in W 59.06 in D 47.25 in
Art Deco Stone Coffee Table Calacatta Marble Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Stone Coffee Table, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. Stone coffee table lives up to its name featuring an exuberant stone texture with beautiful, in...
Marble, Carrara Marble
$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
Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Style 3 Cushion Sofa
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Dunbar style sofa 85" Offered is a Mid-Century Modern sofa with tapered legs. Has 3 removable seat cushions and 3 back cushions. It is in great structurally sou...
Upholstery, Wood
$3,990 / item
H 33 in W 89 in D 39 in
Rudin Belgian Linen Sofa with Down Wrapped Seat Cushion in Cafe Noir Linen
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Bloom Home Inc Rudin Sofa in Cafe Noir Stone Washed Linen A heavy 18 oz weighted linen, in a rich warm brown tone. Our linen is stone washed to give a soft hand and relaxed look. Th...
Linen, Wood, Down
$3,290 / item
H 35 in W 86 in D 40 in
Modern English Sofa in a Heavy Weight Stone Washed Natural Hemp & Down Cushion
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Modern English Arm Sofa Introducing the English Arm Sofa, crafted with heavy weight hemp boasting a soft hand feel for added luxury. This sofa features a down feather wrapped seat cu...
Linen, Wood, Down
$6,322 / 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
$696 / item
H 7.4 in W 1.8 in D 7.7 in
Gae Aulenti & Piero Castiglioni 'Minibox' Table Lamp in Green for Stilnovo
By Gae Aulenti, Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
Gae Aulenti & Piero Castiglioni 'Minibox' table lamp in green for Stilnovo Founded in 1946 in Milan, Stilnovo was one of the most innovative lighting companies in Italy during the M...
Metal
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
$2,770
H 33 in W 36 in D 74 in
French Mid-Century Modern Style Sofa / Couch in the style of Jean-Michel Frank
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
Sober and Elegant French Mid-Century Modern Sofa / Couch in the style of France's most important 20th Century designer, Jean Michel Frank. The 3 seat sofa has a timeless, perfectly b...
Cotton, Hardwood
The Lily, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgiu...
Linen
$2,396Sale Price|20% Off
H 32 in W 88 in D 30 in
1970's Henredon Aged Forest Green Pigskin Leather Chippendale Sofa
By Henredon
Located in Malibu, CA
Henredon Chippendale style light forest green pigskin leather sofa. This vintage sofa in richly aged leather & a naturally textured grain. The hide offers a distinctive patina th...
Leather, Mahogany
$14,589
H 51.97 in W 35.12 in D 16.34 in
Carl-Axel Acking Attributed Cabinet in Elm, Oak and Brass, SMF Bodafors, 1940s
By Carl-Axel Acking, SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare cabinet was produced by AB Svenska Möbelfabrikerna in Bodafors, Sweden in the late 1940s. The striking design is attributed to Carl-Axel Acking, one of the leading des...
Brass
$3,408 / item
H 31 in W 72 in D 31 in
Madison Slip Covered Ticking Stripe Linen Sofa with Scallop Skirt Down Cushion
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Madison Slip Covered Sofa Our sofa has been designed with a linen slip cover in a flax with ecorcé (bark/brown) ticking stripe. The fabric is designed and made specially for us! The ...
Linen, Foam, 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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