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Vintage Boho Split Reed High Back Sofa
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho sofa. A chic split reed construction in a clean and modern shape. Matching
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Bohemian Sofas
Materials
Reed
2 Mid-Century Modern Bohemian Rattan & Split Reed Barrel Back Sofas Boho Chic
Located in Dayton, OH
An impressive vintage pair of Bohemian barrel back three seater sofas, circa 1970s. Made from a
Category
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Reed
H 33 in W 87 in D 39 in
CraftAssociates Sofa, Peabody Bracket Back Sofa, Upholstered
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Sofa, Peabody Bracket Back Sofa, Upholstered
This Lawrence Peabody Bracket Back
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Corner Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
four seater, or utilize as a split corner sectional piece. Slat backs and angled legs add to the Mid
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Walnut, Faux Leather
Ralph Lauren Organic Modern Woven Rattan Canyon Sofa
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Rio Vista, CA
canyon sofa features an oversized hardwood frame completely covered with woven split reed rattan in a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Wood, Down
Ralph Lauren Graham Cream Leather Sofa Fully Restored Feather Cushions
By Ralph Lauren
Located in GB
is the traditional English method of making quality sofa bases going back hundreds of years. You
Category
2010s Central American Sofas
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 29.93 in W 97.25 in D 38.98 in
Midcentury Curved Sofa in the Style of Edward Wormley for Reupholstering
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Hanover, MA
Midcentury curved sofa (front and back) with half track arms, on six distinctive V-form walnut
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Howard & Sons Fully Stamped Sofa Feather Filled Feather Cushions Ticking
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in GB
back rest is fibre filled so its like a seat cushion for your back, the base cushions is a split panel
Category
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 36.62 in W 77.56 in D 40.16 in
Fully Restored Ralph Lauren Graham 3-4 Seater Leather Sofa Hardwood
By Ralph Lauren
Located in GB
making quality sofa bases going back hundreds of years. You usually sit directly on a coil base because
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Hardwood, Leather
Mid Century Velvet Gondola Sofa By Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, c1960s
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Chino Hills, CA
architectural beauty.
One of the standout features of this piece is its versatility. The sofa can be split
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Walnut
H 28.5 in W 126.5 in D 32 in
Pierre Jeanneret Attr., French Mid-Century Modern, Bridge Sofa Set, Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stamford, CT
special markings on the back of the sofa. This particular 'Bridge" model is widely considered one of the
Category
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 32 in W 64 in D 29 in
Fully Restored Howard & Son's Baring Sofa Grey Herringbone 100% Wool Upholstery
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
finest duvets, it is stamped and serial numbered to the inside back leg Howard Chairs LTD
The sofa has
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 36.23 in W 84.65 in D 33.67 in
Mid Century Modern 3 seat Tan Leather Chrome frame sofa Style of Horst Brüning
By Horst Bruning
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
sofa with Chrome frame with back split leg design. Good vintage condition. Located in Brooklyn NYC
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
H 30 in W 76 in D 30 in
Fine Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen France & Son Mid Century Modern Sofa
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in GB
Mid Century Modern circa 1960 Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Son daybed sofa
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 32.68 in W 75.4 in D 29.93 in
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Son Mid Century Modern Sofa
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in GB
Mid Century Modern circa 1960 Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Son daybed sofa
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 32.68 in W 50.79 in D 30.71 in
Authentic Featherston Uniroyal Numero VII
By Grant Featherston
Located in PORT MELBOURNE, AU
different colours. Will not split this set into individual pieces except one of the ottomans. Option to add
Category
Vintage 1970s Australian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam
Mid-Century Modern Bohemian Rattan & Split Reed Barrel Back Loveseat Sofa Chic
Located in Dayton, OH
A quaint vintage Bohemian barrel back loveseat, circa 1970s. Made from a contoured split reed frame
Category
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Loveseats
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Reed
H 33 in W 39 in D 56 in
Restored Split Reed Rattan Fan Back Chairs and Glass Top Dining Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored split reed rattan tropical botanical fan back chairs and glass top dining table or desk
Category
Vintage 1950s Dining Room Sets
Materials
Rattan, Glass
Rattan Sofa and 2 Matching Lounging Arm Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Comfort and style are the bywords of this 3 piece sofa and 2 matching arm chairs. The 2 strand
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wicker
Superb Suite of 12 Ton “Split” Armchairs in Leather & Dark Wenge
Located in Barrowford, GB
premier resource for fine Sofas and Chairs.
On offer on this occasion is one of the most handsome
Category
2010s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Black Faux Leather Love Seat Sofa by Taylor Chair Co. Style D
By Dunbar Furniture, Harvey Probber, Edward Wormley, Taylor Chair co.
Located in Topeka, KS
-seat love seat Lawson shape sofa with a tight back and two loose seat cushions. It is covered in a very
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
H 31 in W 54 in D 31.5 in
20th Century Solid Walnut Baroque Lyre-Leg Trestle Refectory Desk Writing Table
Located in Miami, FL
edges and a split on the top from the right. Waxed patina. Original iron work. Metered top and pegged
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Console Tables
Materials
Iron
H 29.93 in W 63 in D 31.11 in
Ico Parisi Dassi Style Side Tables
By Ico Parisi, Vittorio Dassi, Dassi
Located in New York, NY
Pair of bedside tables in the manner of Ico Parisi and Vittorio Dassi.
Featuring split level
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Framed Chinese Qing Dynasty Embroidered Ninth Military Rank Badge
Located in Atlanta, GA
back of the official robe to indicate one's rank status. The design is centered by a galloping horse
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Textiles
Materials
Silk
Exhibited Framed Chinese Qing Dynasty Embroidered Fifth Rank Badge
Located in Atlanta, GA
has no middle split, indicating that it was placed on the back of the robe of the official's wife. The
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Textiles
Materials
Silk, Giltwood
Pair Chinese Embroidered Fourth Rank Badges Qing Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
demure showing a mellow shimmering effect. Both panels were backed by a light blue silk and the split
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Textiles
Materials
Silk, Giltwood
Framed Chinese Qing Dynasty Embroidered Sixth Rank Badge
Located in Atlanta, GA
back of the official robe to indicate one's rank status. The design is centered by an egret with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Textiles
Materials
Silk
20th Century Spanish Carved Walnut House Desk with Lyre Legs
Located in Miami, FL
joined by wood stretchers. Hand carved decoration across the front and the back. Two drawers with
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Console Tables
Materials
Walnut
20th Century Solid Walnut Baroque Lyre-Leg Trestle Refectory Desk Writing Table
Located in Miami, FL
joined by wood stretchers. Hand carved decoration across the front and the back. Two drawers with
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Console Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 31.11 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in
Late 20th - Early 21st Century Modern Khaki Accent Lounge Chair Down Seat
Located in Topeka, KS
Superb vintage khaki chenille accent or lounge chairs comprised of down seat cushions, tight backs
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Feathers
19th Century Solid Oak Baroque Fluted Legs Desk Writing Table or Console
Located in Miami, FL
joined by solid wood stretched. Two drawers with original iron drawer pulls and two false drawers in back
Category
Antique 1890s Spanish Baroque Console Tables
Materials
Iron
H 26.19 in W 41.23 in D 19.49 in
Early 19th Century French Empire Period Mahogany Nightstand End Table
Located in Forney, TX
cabinet or bedroom commode, chair side table, sofa end table, lamp stand, petite hall console, and more
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Night Stands
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
H 28.25 in W 19.25 in D 12.25 in
Early 20th Spanish Desk with Lyre Legs and Carved Edges on Top
Located in Miami, FL
stretchers. Hand carved decoration across the front and the back. One drawer with original iron drawer pulls
Category
20th Century Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
MCM Arm Lounge Chairs Tapered Legs & Brass Sabots Style Folke Ohlsson for DUX
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Topeka, KS
stretcher screws to the leg, the stretcher had split and has been repaired. We believe these were
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 33 in W 26 in D 28 in
Modern Square Frame Oak Armchairs with Original Blush Textured Fabric, Set of 4
Located in Topeka, KS
1970s-1980s.
Note: These are priced as a set of four but we would be willing to split these into
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
H 29.5 in W 23.5 in D 23 in
B&B Italia “Maxalto Clio” Armchairs, in Black Leather & Linen X4
Located in Barrowford, GB
premier resource for fine Sofas and Chairs.
On offer on this occasion is a rare set of superb “Maxalto
Category
2010s Chairs
Materials
Leather, Linen
The Grid Sofa. room splitter
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Grid sofa that takes inspiration from 1960s Adrian Pearsall work. The Grid sofa is been
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Plastic, Wood
Sofa Westbourne
By Les Trois Garcons Interiors
Located in Wembley, GB
A sleek modern style deep seated sofa with a simple row of buttons across the back and split wing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Great Britain (UK) Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Sofa Redchurch
By Les Trois Garcons Interiors
Located in Wembley, GB
A deep seated buttoned back sofa with split wing arms. Supported on wooden feet with brass veneer
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Great Britain (UK) Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
'Mah Jong' Modular Sectional Sofa Signed by Roche Bobois, France 2010
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Vienna, AT
, family room, game room and so on. You can also split this very large group and you can create two sofas
Category
2010s French Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Fabric
H 27.56 in W 196.86 in D 157.49 in
Split back sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
Fully restored split back sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Down filled back cushions
Category
Vintage 1950s Sofas
EDWARD WORMLEY
Located in Chicago, IL
Wormley for Dunbar split back sofa.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Materials
Walnut, Mohair, Upholstery
Pair of Edward Wormley Split-Arm Sofas
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of angled arm sofas with bracket back supports by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Reupholstered
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Mahogany
Split-Arm Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautifully restored split arm sofa with walnut base. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Category
Vintage 1950s Sofas
Vintage Split-Reed Bamboo Sofa in the Mode of Gabriella Crespi
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
split-reed bamboo have been artfully mitred & affixed to a club-style sofa. Handmade in the 1970s by
Category
Vintage 1970s Philippine Bohemian Sofas
Materials
Bamboo
Bamboo Fan Back Sofa Attributed to Ralph Lauren
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fabulous whitewashed split bamboo and rattan sofa featuring a dramatic fan-back style. Wide banded
Category
20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Sofas
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Thayer Coggin Fully Upholstered Modernist Sofas
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
choice of fabric! We think a single bench seat cushion and no split in the tight upholstered back will
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
Rare Pair of Alexander Girard Fabric Eames 'Compact' Sofas
Located in Phoenix, AZ
upholstery is the very hard to find 1272 Miller Stripe. Pair can be split. Price listed is for both sofas.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Stunning Brand New William Morris Forest Linen Upholstered Chesterfield Sofa
By William Morris (English), Chesterfield
Located in GB
absolute comfort. The sofa is tufted to the back and sides and the base is coil sprung which you don’t
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 28.15 in W 69.3 in D 38.19 in
Modular “Systema 61” Sofa by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, Italy
By Pirette, Castelli
Located in Amsterdam, NL
and one corner-back element. The modular system of the sofa makes it possible to arrange the piece
Category
Vintage 1970s Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 27.56 in W 23.63 in D 35.44 in
Rare David Linley Dunwick Velvet Upholstered Walnut Framed Sofa Exceptional Find
By David Linley
Located in GB
Stunning fully stamped original David Linley walnut framed feather filled cushions Dunwick sofa
Category
Early 2000s British Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
H 27.96 in W 87.8 in D 42.92 in
Howard & Sons Fully Stamped Sofa Feather Filled Feather Cushions Howard Chairs
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this stunning Howard & Son’s Bridgewater sofa with stamped back leg and
Category
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 36.62 in W 82.29 in D 37.01 in
Settee Sofa 3-Seat Howard Parker & Farr Red-Wine Gold Mulberry Paisley
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
makers of sofas and chairs, with a history dating back to 1921, and is sold by the best furniture
Category
Vintage 1980s British Country Sofas
Materials
Textile
H 36.62 in W 74.81 in D 38.19 in
New IPE Cavalli Velvet Sofa Solid Chrome Frame Rare Find Designer Velvet Silk
By Ipe Cavalli
Located in GB
for sale
Dimensions:
Height 83cm floor to cushion top, 78cm floor to sofa back
Width 179cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
H 32.68 in W 70.48 in D 38.59 in
Postmodern Modular Sofa Sectional-- 4 Pcs
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Madison, WI
.
The sectional can also be split up into two sofas, as seen in image 10.
Each piece of the sectional
Category
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Textile, Upholstery
Large Bespoke Mid Century 1970s Sectional Sofa & Footstool Woven Upholstery
Located in Hastings, GB
parts- which can be used separately- and a large footstool. If the sofa is split into separate pieces it
Category
Vintage 1970s American Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 26.38 in W 129.14 in D 100.4 in
Cini Boeri Five-Piece Gradual Sectional Sofa System for Gavina Knoll
By Cini Boeri, Gavina
Located in Culver City, CA
splits on the seat of the larger sofa's leather, as well as a split on on the back of the arm cushion on
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Custom Coeval Sectional, 7 Pieces
By Coeval
Located in Dallas, TX
configurations. We would possibly split up the set to accommodate someone who only needed a few sections. Let us
Category
Vintage 1970s American Sectional Sofas
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage Split-Reed Bamboo Settee Sofa Loveseat
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
chevron back.
Should really be placed in the middle of the room as it’s finished on all sides.
A
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Bohemian Loveseats
Materials
Bamboo
Vintage Coastal Split Reed Loveseat
Located in west palm beach, FL
beautifully with matching sofa and lounge chairs. It has a slightly higher back so check dimensions. Acquired
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Loveseats
Materials
Reed
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Split Back Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal split back sofa for your home. Frequently made of fabric, wood and upholstery, every split back sofa was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a split back sofa, we have 81 options in-stock, while there are 5 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect split back sofa — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A split back sofa is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, modern and Baroque styles are sought with frequency. A well-made split back sofa has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons and Howard Chairs Ltd. are consistently popular.
How Much is a Split Back Sofa?
Prices for a split back sofa can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $166 and can go as high as $92,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,981.
Finding the Right seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About Split Back Sofa
- 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.
- 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.
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