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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
Mid Century Blue Sofa
Located in Baltimore, MD
A very attractive two-seater sofa. Distinctive early mid century modern design shows Danish
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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
Adrian Pearsall Gondola Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Baltimore, MD
Mid-century modern stunning, beautiful, high-quality long gondola walnut framed sofa model 2640-S
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Kidney Shaped Curved Serpentine Biomorphic Cloud Sofa
By Drexel, Vladimir Kagan, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Fabulous matching pair of Mid-Century Modern biomorphic kidney shaped sofas. These long tailored
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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
1960s Modern Curved Back Walnut Frame Sofa in NEW Stout Fabric
By Adrian Pearsall, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is an absolutely gorgeous, Adrian Pearsall style, mid-century modern curved-back sofa
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Frameworks Puzzle Modern Tight-seat Sectional in Mamaye Imatex
Located in Dallas, TX
robust sofa sectional. Each piece has a loose back knife edge pillow encased in down feathers. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
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
1960s Carl Malmsten "Lindegård” Sofa
By Carl Malmsten
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish Modern birch framed sofa designed by Carl Malmsten. This sofa has curved sides and back
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Blue Mario Bellini Camaleonda Sofa
By Mario Bellini
Located in London, England
, with adaptable backs, and a singular armrest. These are attached via cordage which hooks to the metal
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Large Curved Modern White Velvet Sofa
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
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
Rare Knoll # 2577BC Steel Base Sofa by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A rare tufted horizonal upholstered sofa in an oatmeal tight woven fabric with floating back
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
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
Hollywood Regency, Cottagecore Curved Blue Velvet Sofa American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Topeka, KS
sofa by American of Martinsville. Comprised of 2 loose button tucked poly foam cushions, tight back
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 28 in W 101 in D 39 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
Large Curved Modern Velvet Sofa in Pink Velvet
Located in Greenwich, CT
Large curved sofa inspired by Italian mid-century design. Upholstered in blush pink crushed velvet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Foam, Poplar, Down
Swedish Modern "Paradise" Sofa designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in New York, NY
tight seat with self welt . Back includes 22 upholstered buttons and rests upon tapered and splayed legs
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
"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
An Italian "Amanta" 4-Piece Modular Sofa By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, c.1980
By Mario Bellini
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Busnelli. A wonderful mid century set, rare to find in such good original condition. Easy to transport and
Category
20th Century Italian Sofas
Materials
Velvet
H 27.56 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
De Sede Sectional Sofa Model ‘DS-15’ in Patinated Black Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
or as single seatings. The design is simplistic yet highly comfortable. The tight back shows a nice
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
Large Mid-Century Modern Sectional with Chaise and Walnut Frame
By The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
solid walnut panels on the return ends, tight seat and back cushions and blind tuft detail along the
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Foam, Walnut, Down
Mid-Century Modern Style Jack Cartwright Kelly Settee Lounge, Two Seats Sofa
By Jack Cartwright
Located in Secaucus, NJ
designed.
Fits seamlessly into any environment and among Mid-century classic design.
Appropriate for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Style Jack Cartwright Kelly Settee 2 Seats Sofa, 2 Available
By Jack Cartwright
Located in Secaucus, NJ
.
Upholstery frame: reinforced hardwood and plywood
Tight seat and back of Poly Dacron over resilient sheet
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 31 in W 54 in D 32 in
Mid-Century Modern Black Faux Leather Love Seat Sofa by Taylor Chair Co. Style D
By Harvey Probber, Dunbar Furniture, Taylor Chair co., Edward Wormley
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid-Century Modern love seat length sofa in black vinyl faux leather upholstery and walnut
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
H 31 in W 54 in D 31.5 in
Post Modern Brown Striped Wood and Brass Accent Tuxedo Love Seat Sofa
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Chattanooga, TN
capsule condition. A tuxedo love seat sofa simply means that the arms are the same height as the back
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Metal
H 28.25 in W 61.5 in D 34.75 in
Adrian Pearsall 1709-S Style Platform Sofa with Floating Walnut End Tables
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chattanooga, TN
comes with plenty of practical function. Remove the back bolsters to transform the sofa into a cozy and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
H 31 in W 112 in D 33.88 in
Frameworks Puzzle Armless Chair in Mamaye
Located in Dallas, TX
robust sofa sectional. Each piece has a loose back knife edge pillow encased in down feathers. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Post Modern Brown Striped Wood and Brass Accent Tuxedo Armchair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chattanooga, TN
casters act as thee front legs while the two back legs are standard tapered wood. A matching standard sofa
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Early T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings 'Klini' Chaise for Saridis of Athens
By Saridis, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Dronten, NL
graceful curving back and sable curved legs. The woven seat is made of leather straps which are tight
Category
Vintage 1960s Greek Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Leather, Walnut
1940’s Traditional Club Chairs Original Red Faux Leather & Wood Legs a Pair
Located in Topeka, KS
and comprised of loose zippered T seat cushions, tight backs, rolled arms, and square tapered wood
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Club Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Blown Crystal Glass & Leather Pendant Lamp, Dew Drops by Boris Klimek for Bomma
By Boris Klimek, BOMMA
Located in Warsaw, PL
hints of iridescence, adhere tightly to hand-sewn bands from an innovative material. The BOMMA Dew Drops
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Crystal Glass & Vegan Leather Pendant Lamp, Dew Drops by Boris Klimek for Bomma
By Boris Klimek, BOMMA
Located in Warsaw, PL
hints of iridescence, adhere tightly to hand-sewn bands from an innovative material. The BOMMA Dew Drops
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Crystal Glass & Leather Pendant Lamp, Dew Drops by Boris Klimek 'Set of 2'
By Boris Klimek, BOMMA
Located in Warsaw, PL
hints of iridescence, adhere tightly to hand-sewn bands from an innovative material. The BOMMA Dew Drops
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Robert Haussmann Mid-Century Leather Sofa
By Robert Haussmann
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century sofa featuring a tight seat, back and armrest in tufted black leather which is
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
Mid-Century Style Sofa with Dark Walnut Frame & Legs in Tufted Navy Denim
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
This sofa is a nod to Classic Mid-Century Modern design. A tight, tufted back and seat makes for an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Elegant 1950s Paul Lazlo Inspired Sofa
By Paul Laszlo
Located in New York, NY
finished in satin black. Sofa has a tight back seat with a reversible cushion.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Silk, Wood
1970s Mini Three-Seat Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
tight back seat cushion.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Pierre Guariche Curved Sectional Sofa, Model G10 by Airborne, France, 1954
By Pierre Guariche
Located in New York, NY
Curved two-piece sectional sofa, Model G10 featuring individual tight seats and back with tight
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
H 30.5 in W 107 in D 69 in
Danish Modern Teak Senator Sofa by Ole Wanscher for France & Son, Ecru Velvet
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
This totally gorgeous and sturdily constructed teak frame sofa was designed by Ole Wanscher for
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
H 32 in W 71.25 in D 31 in
Sectional Sofa, Two-Piece "Lara" by Roberto Pamio, Noti Massari and Renato Toso
By Roberto Pamio
Located in New York, NY
sections with a tight seat and back. The sectional was designed in 1958 but produced in 1968. It has been
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 23 in W 96 in D 120 in
Mid Century Ivory Barrel Chair with Hand Embroidery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mid-Century barrel chair is part of the Gendo Collection, the first collaboration between
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Upholstery
Red Smaller Size Lawson Sofa with Rolled Arms Down Bench Seat and Tight Back
Located in Topeka, KS
style seat, and a tight back with button detail. This is a vintage sofa that has been completely
Category
Mid-20th Century Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Tufted Leather Sofa Mid 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
tufted tight back, and with rolled English arms. Recently reconditioned.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Sleek Mid Century Sofa
Located in New York, NY
comfortable tight back. And the tailoring is impeccable in a chunky slate blue weave. The pillow mixes neutral
Category
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Gray Flannel Sofa for Directional
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
small legs, and a unique visual design. This sofa includes 3 large seat cushions that tuck tightly
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Mid Century Sofa in the Style of George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A steel framed sofa in a tight woven soft tangerine orange fabric upholstered with built in back
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Sexy Supple Cognac Mid-Century Modern Style Leather Sofa
By Room and Board
Located in Hopewell, NJ
button tufted tight back. The butterscotch soft leather has natural markings to the hide and is oiled and
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Large Curved Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofa
By Milo Baughman, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Lambertville, NJ
tight back construction. This modular sofa can be displayed as one piece or as two separate sofas
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Two Piece Mid Century Sectional Sofa
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Two piece sectional sofa with sculptural arms and tight seat and back. Each piece is 52" long
Category
Vintage 1950s American Sectional Sofas
Materials
Maple, Upholstery
Small Mid Century Sofa, Custom Upholstered in Hand Woven Hemp Rugs from Turkey
Located in Pasadena, CA
Small mid century sofa, custom upholstered in hand woven hemp rugs from Turkey, upholstered with a
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Hemp
H 33 in W 68 in L 33 in
Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Sofa in the Style of Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern sofa in the style of Carl Malmsten. Original upholstery still in
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Streamlined 1940's Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Incredibly comfortable streamlined 1940's winged back sofa with tight back and seat. Newly
Category
20th Century American Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Elegant Mohair and Walnut Plinth Sofa
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Elegant mohair and walnut plinth based sofa circa mid 1960's. This example is upholstered in an
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Sofa By Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A tight-backed and fully upholstered even-armed sofa having a dowel legged mahogany base and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
Overstuffed Polar Bear Style Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
An overstuffed Mid-Century Modern polar bear inspired sofa. Newly upholstered in a very soft basket
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery
Edward Wormley Tuxedo Sofa for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
case with a back panel gently angled for comfort. The deep seat has two long cushions and a tight back
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Mahogany, Fabric
Upholstered Curved Sofa with Brass Feet
By Ico Parisi
Located in New York, NY
Upholstered curved sofa with brass feet amd tight back attributed to Ico Parisi.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Wide Arm Sofa by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A well scaled sofa with a tight upholstered back and wide arms, newly upholstered in deep purple
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Eames Sofa Compact for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
slim lines and narrow form of this sofa give it a light and airy feel, excellent for both tight
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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Tight Back Mid Century Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal tight back mid century sofa for your home. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, every tight back mid century sofa was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a tight back mid century sofa, we have 15 options in-stock, while there are 7 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer tight back mid century sofa, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right tight back mid century sofa, those designed in mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made tight back mid century sofa over the years, but those crafted by BOMMA, Boris Klimek and Adrian Pearsall are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Tight Back Mid Century Sofa?
The average selling price for a tight back mid century sofa at 1stDibs is $5,925, while they’re typically $1,300 on the low end and $20,600 for the highest priced.
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.
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