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Vintage Ole Wanscher Sofa made by Master Craftspersons
By Ole Wanscher
Located in San Francisco, CA
A sofa with tight seat and back, of blue shantung upholstery and mahogany legs. Original condition.  
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany, Rosewood

Modern Tight Seat Curved Sofa with Neutral Boucle and Contrast Welting
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
Mid-century modern curved sofa with tight seat and tight back. Upholstered in a light grey / tonal
Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Maple, Lacquer

Destino Sofa Black Curved Tight seat
Located in Ridgewood, NY
This oversize sofa combines comfort and clean, modern lines. With a black lacquer base and embossed
Category

2010s American Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Destino Sofa Black Curved Tight seat
Destino Sofa Black Curved Tight seat
H 29 in W 144 in D 40 in
Maxfield Contemporary Tight Back Three-Seat Custom Sofa
By Foley & Cox
Located in Hudson, NY
-colored ultra-suede, the curved arm sofa features a tight back with vertical top stitching and pewter
Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Rolled Arm Sofa with Curved Tight Back
Located in Ballard, CA
Elegant curved sofa comes with tight back over two loose poly/down seat cushions, with exposed wood
Category

2010s American Sofas

Materials

Polyester, Maple, Down

Roll Arm Carl Sofa with Tight Back, Loose Seat Cushions and Hand Carved Feet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
signature Lupa foot. A deep seat cushion and tight back make for a relaxed seating experience, uncompromised
Category

2010s American Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Silver Jacquard Sofa With Tufted Seat
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A contemporary style long sofa in silver jacquard upholstery with a tight back, tufted seat, low
Category

Late 20th Century Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Blue Khaki Maroon & Black Plaid Lawson Style Tight Back Sofa
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage blue, khaki, maroon, and black plaid Lawson style tight back sofa with square
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Late 20t Century Bridgewater Style Sofa Tight Back Taupe Gray Vinyl Faux Leather
By Restoration Hardware
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage taupe gray faux leather upholstered Bridgewater style sofa with tight back, two
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Other Sofas

Materials

Faux Leather, Foam, Wood

Leather 4 Seater Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
A classic long leather 4 seater Chesterfield sofa. The unusual long tufted chesterfield sofa is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Leather 4 Seater Chesterfield Sofa
Leather 4 Seater Chesterfield Sofa
H 31 in W 131 in D 37 in
Frameworks Puzzle Modern Tight-seat Sectional in Mamaye Imatex
Located in Dallas, TX
tightly constructed seat cushion is wrapped in memory foam for maximum comfort. The frameworks puzzle
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Three Seat Sofa by Stig Thoresen-Lassen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Thiersen. The base is made of mahogany and the body is covered in a beige wool. The sofa has a tight seat
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Carl Malmsten "Berlin" Three-Seater Sofa, Sweden 1960s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Berlin” three-seater sofa is “Malmstenesque” to its core. Designed in 1960, this sofa shows
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Le Jeune Upholstery St Tropez 2-Seat Sofa Showroom Model
By Iconic Design Gallery
Located in Miami, FL
. The sofa is offered as a tight seat and is prepared using coil springs covered by a combination of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

"EJ315" Two-Seater Sofa by Erik Ole Jørgensen, Denmark 1970s
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Erik Ole Jørgensen
Located in Utrecht, NL
seat and back are constructed with a tightly padded shell with perfectly proportioned cushions that
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Midcentury Sofa with Tufted Back
Located in Ballard, CA
Sofa with a midcentury feel. Tufted tight back with three loose poly/down seat cushions over
Category

2010s American Sofas

Materials

Polyester, Maple, Down

Midcentury Sofa with Tufted Back
H 36 in W 84 in D 37 in
“Model V11” Three-Seater Leather Sofa by Illum Wikkelsø, Denmark, 1960s
By Holger Christiansen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Utrecht, NL
cabinetmaker Holger Christiansen in Aarhus. Wikkelsø’s three-seater sofa combines a rectangular shape and long
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Reupholstered Grey 3-Seat Sofa by Johannes Andersen for CFC Silkeborg, 1960s
By CFC Silkeborg
Located in Elshout, NL
and gray. Beautiful on a tight couch. We have chosen Kvadrat Basel No. 123 for the sofa and the
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Matching Pair Late 20th c. Custom Upholstered Cream Silk Damask 3-Seat Sofas
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 20th c., USA, a pair of custom sumptuous three-seat sofas of squared form with slightly flared
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Sofas

Materials

Damask, Silk, Upholstery, Wood, Trimming, Feathers

Club Sofa with Channel Tufting, Customizable
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
Handsome club-like sofa with horizontal channel tufting on outside back and tight seat and back
Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Faux Leather, Foam, Maple

Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind Two Seater Sofa in Red Leather and Teak
By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind, France & Søn
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Søn, two seater sofa, teak, leather, Denmark, 1962
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Scandinavian Vintage Modern Low Brown leather 3 seat sofa by Montis in Holland
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Scandinavian Modern Montis Brown leather sofa with a low slung form having a tight back. Beautiful
Category

1990s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Bronze

French White Frame Sofa with Beige Upholstery
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage French painted white frame sofa with dark beige fabric upholstery, tight back, two
Category

20th Century Sofas

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Slope Arm Sofa with Bolsters and Lumbar Pillows
Located in Ballard, CA
Refined sofa has combined the shelter feel with traditional elements, tight back with three lombar
Category

2010s American Sofas

Materials

Polyester, Maple, Down

Rare Jacob Kjaer Sofa with 8 Tapered Legs
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elegant Jacob Kjaer sofa with 8 legs, tight seat and back restored in a luxurious pale rose
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood, Alpaca

Winged Sofa with Tall Back and Loose Cushions
By Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
A sleek and modern sofa featuring a tall tight back design with three loose cushions. The sofa
Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Walnut, Wool

Pale Pink Button Tufted Upholstered Sofa With Pleated Skirt
Located in Locust Valley, NY
completely tufted and curves seamlessly into the arms. The tight bench seat is upholstered with button
Category

20th Century Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Scandinavian Empire Sofa in Mahogany with Ormolu and Upholstery, circa 1815
Located in Miami, FL
An elegant Empire Swedish Karl Johan sofa with graceful lines in mahogany with satinwood line inlay
Category

Antique 19th Century Danish Empire Sofas

Materials

Ormolu

Western Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
From our US Based custom upholstery and tannery workshop, this statement sofa is made of beautiful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Other Sofas

Materials

Leather

Western Sofa
Western Sofa
H 35.5 in W 87.5 in D 38 in
Shane Modern Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
tight bench seat with clean, clipped edges. Elevated by a Sparkling Argent-finished, wood plinth base
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Streamlined Moderne Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Shane Modern Sofa
Shane Modern Sofa
H 32.5 in W 93.5 in D 37.5 in
Custom Davenport Sofa
Located in NYC, NY
Davenport sofa, handmade in NYC . Sofa features a tight back, and loose seat cushion of foam
Category

2010s American Sofas

Materials

Foam, Wood

Custom Davenport Sofa
Custom Davenport Sofa
H 34.5 in W 80 in D 44 in
Peacock Velvet Banquet Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
Custom channel back banquette sofa with 8 way hand tied hardwood frame, tight bench seat with down
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Peacock Velvet Banquet Sofa
Peacock Velvet Banquet Sofa
H 32 in W 96 in D 32.25 in
Antiqued Chesterfield Leather Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
. This top grain leather Chesterfield sofa has a tightly tufted backrest, rolled and padded arms, and two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

Antiqued Chesterfield Leather Sofa
Antiqued Chesterfield Leather Sofa
H 30 in W 92 in D 38 in
Double Sided Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
This leather sofa is upholstered in our high-grade Newport Toffee leather. With tightly tufted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

Double Sided Chesterfield Sofa
Double Sided Chesterfield Sofa
H 30 in W 86 in D 62 in
Tufted Wing Back Sofa
Located in East Hampton, NY
Monumental wing back sofa with and down seat on a stylized dark wood base with either a tufted or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas

Materials

Linen, Wood, Feathers

Tufted Wing Back Sofa
Tufted Wing Back Sofa
H 53 in W 64 in D 36 in
Lacy Mid Century Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
With a long tight upholstered backrest, and a boxed cushion seat, with low profile arms, raised on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Lacy Mid Century Sofa
Lacy Mid Century Sofa
H 36 in W 91 in D 37 in
Mid Century Leather Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
With a long tight upholstered backrest, and a boxed cushion seat, with low profile arms, raised on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid Century Leather Sofa
Mid Century Leather Sofa
H 36 in W 91 in D 37 in
Art Deco Emerald Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
- 18" H Arm - 29" H Loose bench seat cushion, Tight back. 8-Way hand tied seat. Memory foam
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Emerald Sofa
Art Deco Emerald Sofa
H 29.5 in W 104.25 in D 40 in
1960s Carl Malmsten "Lindegård” Sofa
By Carl Malmsten
Located in New York, NY
tight seat is supported by square tapered legs. Circa 1960. With Back cushions- Seat Width:63in Seat
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Neoclassical Style Large Caned Sofa
Located in Bradenton, FL
. Upholstered with a tight seat back and two long seat cushions in a striped damask in muted red, green and blue
Category

Late 20th Century Neoclassical Sofas

Materials

Cane, Wood, Fabric

Neoclassical Style Large Caned Sofa
Neoclassical Style Large Caned Sofa
H 32.25 in W 108 in D 33 in
Art Deco Style Scroll Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
tight concave fronted seat with two throw pillows, and an over upholstered base. Dimensions: 82" W x 40
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Art Deco Style Scroll Sofa
Art Deco Style Scroll Sofa
H 32.5 in W 82 in D 40 in
Stylish Scroll Top Curved Sofa, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern Italian three seat sofa with gently curved front and scrolled top. Sofa has 3
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Twiggy Beige Sofa by Angeletti Ruzza
By MyHome Collection, Angeletti Ruzza
Located in Milan, IT
appealing contrast of solids and voids. The 45cm-high seat is tightly embraced by a streamlined backrest
Category

2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Textile

Twiggy Beige Sofa by Angeletti Ruzza
H 30.71 in W 74.81 in D 36.62 in
Early 20th C. Chippendale Style Sofa
Located in Sheffield, MA
back, flared arms and tight seat. Sofa frame, rails and legs are hand crafted with intricate quality
Category

Early 20th Century Chippendale Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Scandinavian Angular Sofa in Brown Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, fabric, oak, Scandinavia, 1960s Elegant and spacious four seat sofa made in Scandinavia in
Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Scandinavian Angular Sofa in Brown Upholstery
Scandinavian Angular Sofa in Brown Upholstery
H 31.11 in W 95.67 in D 31.5 in
Crescent Shaped Sofa Covered Plush Fabric
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fine sofa has a tight back and an attached seat cushion. The sides gently curve around the front
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Gold and Brown Velvet Sofa
By Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
Sleek tight back sofa with sinuous curves. Silky tiger eye velvet covers a solid maple frame with a
Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Maple

Gold and Brown Velvet Sofa
Gold and Brown Velvet Sofa
H 37 in W 102 in D 31 in
Large Curved Modern White Velvet Sofa
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
velvet. The sofa features a single cushion with foam, dacron, and down. Its tight back is soft, curvy and
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Foam, Maple, Down

Hand-Tailored Retro Style Sofa in Velvet
Located in New York, NY
interlocking construction. Advanced comfort spring suspension. Tight seat and back with premium polyurethane
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Foam, Hardwood

Hand-Tailored Retro Style Sofa in Velvet
Hand-Tailored Retro Style Sofa in Velvet
H 31.5 in W 86.62 in D 25.6 in
Vintage Hollywood Regency Style Jacquard Upholstered Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Vintage Hollywood Regency style sofa with loose seat cushions and back cushions on a tight back
Category

20th Century Hollywood Regency Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique French Carved Walnut Bergere Sofa
Located in London, GB
A stunning original French antique carved walnut sofa, with a caned seat and back. I would date
Category

Antique 1870s French Louis XV Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Adrian Pearsall Gondola Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Baltimore, MD
shape. The sofa has amazing form, with one loose single large seat cushion, three tufted removable back
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Walnut

De Sede Leather Sofa by Gordon Guillaumier
By De Sede, Gordon Guillaumier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-49/03 3-seat sofa by De Sede. Technical details: Standard configuration: Back cushion and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede Leather Sofa by Gordon Guillaumier
By De Sede, Gordon Guillaumier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-49/03 3-seat sofa by De Sede. Technical details: Standard configuration: Back cushion and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Illum Wikkelsø Cubic Sofa in Black Leather
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
designer Illum Wikkelsø. This sofa has a cubic design. The tight and clean outside is complemented with a
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Illum Wikkelsø Cubic Sofa in Black Leather
Illum Wikkelsø Cubic Sofa in Black Leather
H 28.75 in W 93.71 in D 33.86 in
Grey Velvet tufted shelter style sofas, a pair
Located in Wichita, KS
These lovely tailored silver grey shelter sofas feature a tight arm, tight back and tailored seat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Italian Tufted Leather Upholstered Chesterfield Sofa, late 19thc
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautifully worn chesterfield style sofa with a deep seat and tufted back and arms, the front of
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Late Victorian Sofas

Materials

Leather

19th Century Howard & Sons Grantley Sofa c1880
By Howard and Sons
Located in Batley, GB
A superb 19th century Howard & Sons Grantley sofa. Raised on Howards uniquely hand turned walnut
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Sofas

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Howard & Sons Grantley Sofa c1880
19th Century Howard & Sons Grantley Sofa c1880
H 39.38 in W 74.81 in D 32.29 in
Le Jeune Upholstery Portugal Curved Sofa Showroom Model
By Iconic Design Gallery
Located in Miami, FL
. It's a tight seat and back sitting style, with no throw pillows. The sofa is supported by a recessed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Poplar

Mid-Century Leather Tufted Sofa w/ Loose Cushions
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome English leather tufted sofa with tight tufted back and two loose seat cushions. The sofa
Category

Vintage 1940s English Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the sofa with tight seat you’re looking for. Each sofa with tight seat for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and animal skin. Find 266 options for an antique or vintage sofa with tight seat now, or shop our selection of 62 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect sofa with tight seat — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A sofa with tight seat made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made sofa with tight seat over the years, but those crafted by De Sede, France & Søn and Jonathan Adler are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Sofa With Tight Seat?

Prices for a sofa with tight seat can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $620 and can go as high as $49,266, while the average can fetch as much as $5,380.

Finding the Right sofas for You

Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique, new 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. 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 Sofa With Tight Seat
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A bench seat sofa is a seating system that can seat two to three people at a time. Generally, a bench seat sofa does not have a backrest. Find a collection of antique and vintage bench seat sofas on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The best filling for sofa seat cushions is really a matter of preference. Filling options include polyester, foam, and feather. While foam is the most popular sofa seat cushion filling, feathers are preferred by those who prioritize softness.