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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
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
Elegant Tight Back Loose Down Seat Sofa
Located in Bronx, NY
Elegant tight back loose down seat sofa
- 24 D seat depth.
- 21 seat high.
- 25.5 arm high.
Category
1990s North American Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
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
Stiletto Sofa Channeling Tufted Custom, Purple, Metal Veneer Base, Tight Seat
Located in Ridgewood, NY
The Stiletto sofa is sophisticated and plush. Its sleek wenge frame and rich upholstery make this
Category
2010s American Other Sofas
Materials
Wenge
H 27 in W 86 in D 36 in
Modern Tight Seat Curved Sofa with Neutral Boucle and Contrast Welting
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
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
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
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
H 32.5 in W 79 in D 37.5 in
Stiletto Sectional Contemporary Channeling Seat Back Base Tight Seat Back Wengé
Located in Ridgewood, NY
The Stiletto sectional is sophisticated and plush. Its sleek wengé frame and rich upholstery make this piece a perfect balance of comfort and luxury.
Category
2010s American Other Sectional Sofas
Materials
Wenge
H 27 in W 108 in D 36 in
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
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
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
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
Lizo Sectional-Tight Seat & Back, Lacquer Base, Pull Tufting, Storage, Upholster
Located in Ridgewood, NY
This sleek minimal L-shape sectional is the perfect combination of glossy lacquer and rich textured fabric. The Lizo Sectional strikes just the right balance between minimalism and c...
Category
2010s Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 28 in W 120 in D 34.5 in
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
“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
H 27.56 in W 91.34 in D 32.88 in
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
H 28.75 in W 74.02 in D 29.93 in
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
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind Two Seater Sofa in Red Leather and Teak
By France & Søn, Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
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
H 27.76 in W 51.19 in D 29.53 in
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
H 30 in W 87 in D 39 in
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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Tight Seat Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the tight seat sofa you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each tight seat sofa for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wood and hardwood. Find 5 options for an antique or vintage tight seat sofa now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect tight seat sofa — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A tight seat sofa, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.
How Much is a Tight Seat Sofa?
A tight seat sofa can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,950, while the lowest priced sells for $2,500 and the highest can go for as much as $16,200.
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 Tight Seat Sofa
- What is a bench seat sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A 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, 2021The 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.
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