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BACK TO BACK Upholstered Walnut Wood Sofa With Different Colors Velvet
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
The Back to Back Sofa is an extraordinary blend of elegance and innovation meticulously handcrafted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Walnut

Wild Back Curve Sofa with Geometric Pattern Fabric and Back Cabinet in Wood
By Lorenza Bozzoli, Fratelli Boffi
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
Sofa with back cabinet made of mahogany plywood featuring a giraffe-striped inlay, with two doors
Category

2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Wild Back Sofa with Inlay Back Cabinet in Plywood
By Lorenza Bozzoli
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
spirit of the wild into your living space. The sofa's structure features a back cabinet with two doors
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas

Materials

Wood

Wild Back Sofa with Inlay Back Cabinet in Plywood
Wild Back Sofa with Inlay Back Cabinet in Plywood
$23,390 / item
H 30.71 in W 118.12 in D 32.68 in
Bend Sofa With Exposed Wooden Back
By Paulo Antunes
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa stands out with its distinctive combination of geometric shapes. Upholstered in smooth
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Bend Sofa With Exposed Wooden Back
Bend Sofa With Exposed Wooden Back
$11,750 / item
H 32.29 in W 112.21 in D 38.59 in
Custom Sofa with Wood Surround at Arms with Loose Back and Side Cushions
By LF Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, feather and down back and side cushions and a hand rolled mattress edge seat with self buttons wood
Category

2010s American American Classical Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Style Sofa With Wraparound Wood Back & Fine Bouclé Fabric
Located in NEW YORK, NY
plush, upholstered seat for superior comfort. The sofa is defined by a continuous wrap-around back and
Category

2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

18th Century Style Wood & Hogan Kidney Shaped Sofa with Deep Tufted Back
Located in North Salem, NY
Very Comfortable 18th Century Style Wood & Hogan Kidney Shaped Sofa with Deep Tufted Back Tailoring
Category

Antique 18th Century American Hepplewhite Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Down, Maple, Mahogany, Upholstery, Cotton, Jute

Red Wine WILD BACK Curve Sofa with back Cabinet by Lorenza Bozzoli
By Fratelli Boffi, Lorenza Bozzoli
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
This medium-sized sofa by Lorenza Bozzoli features a distinctive curved silhouette upholstered in
Category

2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Wood

Red Wine WILD BACK Curve Sofa with back Cabinet by Lorenza Bozzoli
Red Wine WILD BACK Curve Sofa with back Cabinet by Lorenza Bozzoli
$19,214 / item
H 30.71 in W 118.12 in D 32.68 in
19th Century Swedish Ladder Back Sofa with Greek Key Design
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
19th Century Swedish ladder back sofa with Greek key design. In original paint with reupholstered
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Sofas

Materials

Wood

Custom Curved Channel Back Sofa with Gold Leaf Base
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Custom curved channel back sofa with gold leaf base. Custom made here at Carrocel, featuring a
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Sofas

Materials

Gold Leaf

19th Century French Wooden Sofa with Wickerwork Back and Seat
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century French wooden sofa with wickerwork back and seat.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Sofas

Materials

Gold Leaf

French Provincial Louis XV Style Sofa with Serpentine Carved Back
Located in Lake Worth, FL
estate fine furniture acquisitions of A French Provincial Louis XV Style Sofa with Serpentine Carved
Category

20th Century French Provincial Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Wood

French Provincial Louis XV Style Sofa with Serpentine Carved Back
French Provincial Louis XV Style Sofa with Serpentine Carved Back
$3,996 Sale Price
20% Off
H 35 in W 83 in D 34 in
Customizable Double-Back Sofa with Curved Silhouette In Ultra Suede Fabric
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This striking and sophisticated sofa is a beautiful blend of comfort and modern design. It features
Category

2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Customizable Double-Back Sofa with Curved Silhouette In Ultra Suede Fabric
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This striking and sophisticated sofa is a beautiful blend of comfort and modern design. It features
Category

2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Beautiful Sofa with Decorative Silk Velvet Fabric Flowers on the Back
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Sofas

Materials

Wood, Leather, Fabric

Beautiful Sofa with decorative Silk Velvet or Mosaic Butterflies on back
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Sofas

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Astra Sofa by DeMuro Das with Curved Back and Plinth Base
By DeMuro Das
Located in New York, NY
A discreet oak base anchors the serpentine upholstery of the Astra Sofa, available with or without
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Astra Sofa by DeMuro Das with Curved Back and Plinth Base
Astra Sofa by DeMuro Das with Curved Back and Plinth Base
$12,350 / item
H 30 in W 96.5 in D 44 in
18th C. Italian Venetian Sofa with Removable Back (Converts to a Bench!)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An 18th century Italian Venetian sofa with removable back. This antique sofa from Italy, just over
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Sofas

Materials

Wood, Linen

A lovely shaped orignal Italian 1950s two seater sofa with curved back
By Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
A lovely shaped orignal Italian 1950s two seater sofa with curved back on brass and wood feet
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas

Materials

Brass

Fine Custom Upholstered High-Back Sofa with Triple X-form Stretcher
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Custom upholstered settee with sloping and flared arms, the back and arms raised above the seat
Category

20th Century Hollywood Regency Sofas

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Italian Sofa with Winged Back Details Attributed to Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An elegant and graceful Italian black and white upholstered sofa with winged back details
Category

Vintage 1950s European Sofas

Materials

Wood

A pair of French Napoleon III sofas with continuous backs circa 1860.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of French Napoleon III sofas with continuous backs ad ebonized turned feet circa 1860.
Category

Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Alcove Linear Sofa With Curved Back & Fringe Detailing In Navy Blue Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Alcove Sofa embraces a bold exterior — rectangular and linear — that gently reveals a soft, concave inner
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Trimming

Swedish Period Baroque Carved Wood Three-Chair Back Bench with Upholstered Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish period Baroque three-chair back carved-wood sofa, with upholstered seat, from the 18th
Category

Antique 18th Century Swedish Baroque Sofas

Materials

Linen, Wood

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Danish 'Minerva' Paddle Arm Teak Sofa
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Queens, NY
Danish Mid-Century (1960s) 'Minerva' teak sofa with an open framed teak wood back, teak paddle arms
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal, Chrome

French Provincial Style Leather Sofa with Exposed Back Frame
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Elegance, deconstructed design and high comfort. An immersive experience born from the exclusive craftsmanship: rediscover comfort through a vision that shows the unique essence of h...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish French Provincial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Jute, Wood, Linen

French Provincial Style Leather Sofa with Exposed Back Frame
French Provincial Style Leather Sofa with Exposed Back Frame
$16,390 / item
H 33.47 in W 94.49 in D 35.44 in
Alcove Fringe Sofa with Ottoman – Linear Form & Curved Back in Green Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Alcove Sofa embraces a bold exterior — rectangular and linear — that gently reveals a soft, concave inner
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Trimming

Alcove Fringe Sofa with Ottoman – Linear Form & Curved Back in Rose Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Alcove Sofa embraces a bold exterior — rectangular and linear — that gently reveals a soft, concave inner
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Trimming

Alcove Fringe Sofa with Ottoman – Linear Form & Curved Back in Fuchsia Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Alcove Sofa embraces a bold exterior — rectangular and linear — that gently reveals a soft, concave inner
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Trimming

Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Sofa Bench with Griffin Carvings in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A rare Gustavian style barrel back sofa with beautiful wood carved griffins, hand-scraped to the
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

1790s Louis XVI Period French Painted Sofa with Oval Back and Carved Foliage
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI period sofa from circa 1790 with antique beige painted finish, oval back, carved
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Canapes

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

19th c. Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Sofa with Lion Heads in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A beautiful 19th century Swedish barrel back sofa or settee in the Gustavian style, newly
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

19th Century French Carved Oak Wood Sofa with Upholstered Seat and Back, 1890s
Located in Florence, IT
19th century French carved oak wood sofa with upholstered seat and back, 1890s.
Category

Antique 1890s French Victorian Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Torino Sofa, Large Sofa with Attached Back Shelf and Side Table
By Mobilia
Located in Houston, TX
Highly functional style that is handsome from every angle, this sofa was designed to float in a
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood

Vintage Camelback Sofa with Tufted Back in Blue Corduroy and Velvet
Located in Munster, IN
generously abstract. She features a solid wood frame, tautly tied coil-springs in the seat and back, and
Category

Early 20th Century Chippendale Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Utrecht 3-Seater Sofa with Curved Back, by Gerrit Rietveld, Remodeled by Svan
By Gerrit Rietveld Jr.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
by Cassina in 1988. Solid wood frame, polyurethane/polyester upholstery. New wool fabric with a
Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Foam, Wood

Early 20th Century French "Os de Mouton" Sofa with Bleached Wood Stretcher
Located in Charlotte, NC
Handsome vintage Os de Mouton French sofa with wing back. Wood arms and legs have a bleached
Category

Early 20th Century French Sofas

Materials

Burlap

21st Century Amina 3-Seater Sofa in Velvet by Etro Home Interiors
By Etro, Etro Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
, in perfect ETRO Home Interiors style. AMINA 3-seater sofa with structure in wood and foam. Back
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood, Fabric

21st Century Amina 3-Seater Sofa in Velvet by Etro Home Interiors
21st Century Amina 3-Seater Sofa in Velvet by Etro Home Interiors
$22,117 / item
H 35.44 in W 110.24 in D 40.16 in
Ls XV Left Settee, Hand Carved and Gold Leaf Decorated, Made in Italy
Located in Barlassina, IT
Decorative e refined Ls XV three seater sofa, with high back on left. Wood frame finely hand carved
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XV Settees

Materials

Wood

Ls XV Left Settee, Hand Carved and Gold Leaf Decorated, Made in Italy
Ls XV Left Settee, Hand Carved and Gold Leaf Decorated, Made in Italy
$21,808 / item
H 42.52 in W 82.68 in D 33.47 in
Swedish 1820s Painted Wood Sofa Bench with Turned Spindle Themed Back
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish painted wood sofa circa 1820 with turned spindle themed back and arms, long wooden seat
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Sofas

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Marquetry Wood Inlaid Sofa with Scrolled Back
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Early 19th century well proportioned marquetry wood inlaid sofa with scrolled back and rolled arms
Category

Antique 1820s Dutch Sofas

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood, Tulipwood

Caned Back Sofa with Lion Claw Feet
Located in Culver City, CA
Caned back large size sofa with rolled arm lion claw feet
Category

Early 20th Century English Sofas

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Caned Back Sofa with Lion Claw Feet
Caned Back Sofa with Lion Claw Feet
$5,800
H 32 in W 69.5 in D 30 in
Caned Back Sofa with Lion Claw Feet
Located in Culver City, CA
Caned back large size sofa with rolled arm lion claw feet.
Category

Early 20th Century English Sofas

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Caned Back Sofa with Lion Claw Feet
Caned Back Sofa with Lion Claw Feet
$5,800
H 32 in W 70 in D 30 in
Caned Back Sofa with Lion Claw Feet
Located in Culver City, CA
Caned back large size sofa with rolled arm lion claw feet.
Category

Early 20th Century English Sofas

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Caned Back Sofa with Lion Claw Feet
Caned Back Sofa with Lion Claw Feet
$5,800
H 32 in W 70 in D 30 in
Mid Century Spanish Revival Sofa with Tufted Back
Located in Freehold, NJ
, tufted arms & seat back, solid wood sides with beautiful hand carved detailing, and an upholstered back
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Dos Gallos Reclaimed Wood Console or Sofa Back Table with Hand Forged Iron Base
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Reclaimed Douglas fir, refinished in one of our custom finishes, atop hand-forged iron base. Can be made in any size, in a variety of finishes. Great old, smooth patina. This piece i...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Sofa Tables

Materials

Iron

1940s White Wool Sofa With Festooned Back & Side Cushions
Located in Chicago, IL
stained wood legs. Fixed side and back cushions drape into in a swag form, surrounding the single down
Category

20th Century American Sofas

Materials

Wood, Wool, Upholstery

1960s French Wooden Sofa with Upholstered Seat and Back
Located in High Point, NC
In the vibrant design landscape of 1960s France, this wooden sofa with an upholstered seat and back
Category

Mid-20th Century French Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Stylish Curvy Backed Black Laquer Sofa with Linen Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very stylish sofa having black lacquer wood frame with curved back and splayed arms and legs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Sofas

Materials

Linen, Wood

Gorgeous Martin Brattrud Custom Sofa with Fitted Console Back
By Martin Brattrud
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a custom sofa and console by Martin Brattrud in California. The sofa was from an estate in
Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Camel Back Sofa with a Finely Carved Frame
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Carved wood frame with shell and scroll motifs, with a serpentine camel back upholstered in a
Category

20th Century American Classical Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

1960s Czech Wooden Sofa with Upholstered Seat and Back
Located in High Point, NC
create this iconic wood and leather rocking chair, epitomizing the era's fusion of style, functionality
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

20th Century Scandinavian Teak Sofa with Upholstered Seat and Back
Located in High Point, NC
with Upholstered Seat and Back. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this sofa combines the
Category

20th Century Scandinavian Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

20th Century Scandinavian Teak Sofa with Upholstered Seat and Back
Located in High Point, NC
with Upholstered Seat and Back. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this sofa combines the
Category

20th Century Scandinavian Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Long And Low Baker Sofa With Walnut Roll-Form Back
Located in Chicago, IL
Even arm sofa with architecturally curved walnut wood across the top back. Walnut legs and creamy
Category

20th Century American Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Down, Wood

19th Century French Velvet Tufted Sofa with Cane Medallion Back
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. The sofa stands on four fluted feet. The back of the sofa dips down, giving it a unique shape with
Category

Antique 19th Century French Rococo Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Ward Bennett Sofa in Green Velvet with Back Pleat, 1970s
By Ward Bennett
Located in New York, NY
Elegant sofa model no. 2092 with back pleat upholstered in green velvet by Ward Bennett for Brickel
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Foam, Wood, Mahogany

Harvey Probber Sectional Sofa with Rosewood Back Table
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An elegant and sculptural sofa designed by Harvey Probber and purchased from his showroom in the
Category

Vintage 1960s American Sectional Sofas

Materials

Wood, Twill, Cotton

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Sofas With Wood Backs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of sofas with wood backs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique sofas with wood backs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and upholstery. There are 33 antique and vintage sofas with wood backs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 10 modern editions to choose from as well. Sofas with wood backs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Sofas with wood backs made by Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. DeMuro Das, Fratelli Boffi and A. Rudin each produced beautiful sofas with wood backs that are worth considering.

How Much are Sofas With Wood Backs?

Prices for sofas with wood backs start at $1,400 and top out at $21,305 with the average selling for $5,800.

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 Sofas With Wood Backs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Curved 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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 ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The 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, 2024
    What 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    The best wood types for furniture are all hard and durable wood types. This includes Walnut, Maple, Mahogany and Oak. Find a range of antique and vintage sofas on 1stDibs.