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Adrian Pearsall Floating Back Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful long, low, and deep, brown leather floating back sofa by Adrian Pearsall. This sofa has
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Edward Wormley Dunbar Floating Back Sofa
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
and a floating arm and back section. Showcasing Wormley's deft skill of transforming traditional
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Floating Back Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A wonderfully long, low and deep upholstered sofa having a floating back and an organic sculptural
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Jens Risom Floating Three-Seat Armless Walnut Sofa
By Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Three-seat sofa, Model #U250, designed by Jens Risom for Risom Design in the 1950s. Composed of a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Walnut
Early Florence Knoll Walnut "Floating" Frame Sofa, Model 57W
By Florence Knoll
Located in Toledo, OH
A Classic Mid-Century Knoll model 57W sofa. The floating frame has mortised and pinned construction
Category
Mid-20th Century Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Dunbar Bracket Back Sofa, Model 131
By Roger Sprunger, Dunbar Furniture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Dunbar Furniture bracket back sofa, Model 131 designed by Roger Sprunger. Rare smaller version sofa
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Marble Floating Long Gondola Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Gondola sofa / Daybed . This sofa has very sought after floating quality that his designs are famous for
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Carrara Marble
Midcentury Floating Curved Sofa/w Printed Velvet and Burlap Welting
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
This midcentury floating curved sofa features a soft decorative printed velvet from Christian
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Oak, Burlap, Velvet, Foam, Maple
Saramony Sofa with Feather Seat and Back Cushions
Located in North Vancouver, CA
adjustable glides for floating effect
Padding: Rebound foam throughout, feather topped seats + back pillows
Category
2010s Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Luigi Tiengo Surfboard Back Gondola Sofa for Cimon
Located in Hanover, MA
Strikingly sculptural vintage early 1960s gondola sofa with floating surfboard upholstered back
Category
Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Walnut, Wool
1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bracket Back Sofa, Blush Velvet and mahogany
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
to be shown off by floating the sofa in a room. Neat button tufts along the back can either remain
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
H 31.25 in W 90 in D 32.5 in
Wood Frame Low Back Sofa in Walnut and Leather Designed by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
reinterpretation of a classic wing back – all available in club chair, settee, and sofa versions.
Comfort is
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Chloe Sofa
Located in Torrance, CA
, durability, and comfort.
The back is made as one separate piece, which allows for the sofa to have a very
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Leolux Sofa 1970
By Leolux
Located in Mortsel, BE
very nice sofa with a good design from the Netherlands. The middle part seems to be floating. Tag
Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Danish Sofa, 1950s
Located in London, GB
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The straight back of the sofa gently curves around to the arms, a line echoed by the floating, solid
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen, Beech
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
Kom Blue Sofa by Angeletti Ruzza
By MyHome Collection, Angeletti Ruzza
Located in Milan, IT
An exquisite blue velvet upholstery lends vintage character to this sofa. The sleek metal base
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Textile
Swedish Vintage Mid Century Modern Sofa
Located in Hopewell, NJ
the back so looks great floating in a room. Legs are ebonized. Was reupholstered in high grade
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Modern Italian-inspired Leather Sofa
Located in Greenwich, CT
seating or a place to set your laptop.
Foam in cushions is high density and supportive. The floating back
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Leather
Marshmallow Sofa by George Nelson Associates
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in 성동구, KR
The icon of post-war design, the Marshmallow sofa epitomizes an optimistic and heroic moment in
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Henredon Ralph Lauren Saddle Leather Sofa
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
around entire sofa, creating a floating appearance, while hiding the ball feet supports.
Permeated with
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Fritz Hansen Two Seat Sofa, Model 2240
By Fritz Hansen, Søren Hansen
Located in Madrid, ES
Hansen. Veneered molded 'floating' back and seat reupholstered with beige and white velvet upholstery.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Textile, Beech
Edward Wormley for Dunbar model 5316 Sofa
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare model 5316 sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in 1953. Floating back with exposed
Category
Vintage 1950s Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Sofa with Iron Frame Attributed to William Armbruster
By William Armbruster
Located in Highland, IN
This terrific sofa with it's floating back and arms attached to the iron frame is classic post
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Iron
‘Kai’ Couch in Swedish Pine and Australian Shearling
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful contemporary couch with floating wall-mounted back which can be installed at the height
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Pine
Percival Lafer MP-13 Ivory Leather Sofa
By Percival Lafer
Located in Weesp, NL
cushions with leather ties add a touch of refined classiness to the casual laid-back vibe of the sofa
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Pausa sofa by Pierluigi Cerri for Poltrona Frau, 1986
By Poltrona Frau, Pierluigi Cerri
Located in Den Haag, ZH
guise, this sofa appears as an early morning misty cloud floating above the earth.
Originally both
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Gondola Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, USA, 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
sculptural sofa features angled arms and a floating back attached to the base with walnut supports and brass
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Stickley Mission Arts and Crafts Cherry Wood Settle Sofa
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
height: 17".
Very good original vintage condition.
Sofa is finished on the back side and could be used
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Stickley Mission Arts and Crafts Cherry Wood Settle Sofa
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
height: 17".
Very good original vintage condition.
Sofa is finished on the back side and could be used
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Pair of Chinese Rosewood Carved Sofas or Benches
Located in Rio Vista, CA
design with a Greek key motif. The floating top of the sofas are supported by six square legs with chow
Category
20th Century Chinese Ming Sofas
Materials
Metal
Marco Comolli Sofa in Walnut and Taupe Leather
By Marco Comolli, ICF De Padova
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Marco Comolli for I.C.F. De Padova, two-seat sofa, in walnut and taupe leather, Italy, 1965
This
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Harvey Probber Curved Crescent Sofa, 1960s, 2 Available
By Harvey Probber
Located in Culver City, CA
Available right now, we have this stunning crescent sofa by design master, Harvey Probber! Picture
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
Luigi Tiengo Surfboard Gondola Sofa for Cimon
By Hella Jongerius, Cimon
Located in Hanover, MA
Strikingly sculptural vintage early 1960s gondola sofa with floating surfboard upholstered back
Category
Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Walnut
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
Vladimir Kagan by Preview 3 Piece Attached 'Sectional' Sofa
By Preview, Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
sofa is an quintessential piece of Vladimir Kagan for Preview. Fitted with three stationary back
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Stickley Mission Arts and Crafts Cherry Wood Settle Sofas, Pair
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
29.13"H. Seat height: 17".
Very good original vintage condition.
Sofas are finished on the back side
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry
Cassina by Philippe Starck Grey Fabric Mister 4 Seater Sofa
By Cassina, Philippe Starck
Located in London, GB
Cassina.
The sofa has a low back and deep seating, fully upholstered in dark grey woven fabric.
The sofa
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Hans J. Wegner Airport Sofa AP34/4 Denmark 1954
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
its long length, the sofa has a very nice and slim shape. The thin sized bottom and back makes this
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
A Pair of Butterfly Sofas Attributed to Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of light as air sofas in faded violet velvet that appear to be floating - like butterflies
Category
Vintage 1980s French Sofas
Materials
Steel
Customizable Artifort Track Modular Sofa Design by Norm Architects
By Artifort
Located in New York, NY
Track is a modular sofa concept with an iconic and sculptural approach. The floating rock-like
Category
2010s Dutch Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Customizable Artifort Track Modular Sofa Design by Norm Architects
By Artifort
Located in New York, NY
Track is a modular sofa concept with an iconic and sculptural approach. The floating rock-like
Category
2010s Dutch Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Customizable Artifort Track Modular Sofa Design by Norm Architects
By Artifort
Located in New York, NY
Track is a modular sofa concept with an iconic and sculptural approach. The floating rock-like
Category
2010s Dutch Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Pierre Paulin "Osaka" Sofa for La Cividina, Italy 90's
By La Cividina, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
.
Modular articulated and adjustable sofa system, comprised of a back and 2 seats floating on an adjustable
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Giuseppe Scapinelli. Sofa in Caviuna's wood, 4 seats, c. 1950
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in PARIS, FR
to this large sofa. The additional originality of this piece lies in the back of its particularly
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Italian convertible sofa of Gavina manufacture in white bouclé, label
By Dino Gavina, Gavina
Located in Milano, IT
We bring you the 1970s sofa from the Gavina manufacture, a monument to the ingenuity and aesthetics
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
H 27.17 in W 88.19 in D 38.59 in
Huge Restored Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
street
The sofa has been fully restored to including having the base lightly washed back and
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 33.67 in W 77.17 in D 42.52 in
Jens Risom Model 2516 Sculptural Sofa Gray Velvet and walnut base
By Jens Risom
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Uncommon Jens Risom Model 2516 sofa with a curvaceous back and sculptural walnut base. The sides
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Fully Restored Whisky Brown Leather Lutyen's Viceroy Sofa, circa 1900
By Lutyen’s Viceroy, Thomas Chippendale
Located in GB
Viceroy style two seat brown leather sofa with Thomas Chippendale style floating button cushions
A
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 32.68 in W 53.35 in D 31.5 in
Kashima 2-Seater Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1970s
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in amstelveen, NL
Kashima 2-seater sofa, Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset, 1970s
This sofa is an early production
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Eva and Nils Koppel Three-Seater Sofa "Koppel", Denmark, 1950s
By Eva & Niles Koppell
Located in Utrecht, NL
This three-seater sofa has the best characteristics of Danish mid-century modern design. Its
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Newly Upholstered Wingback Sofa 1307 by Paul McCobb for Directional, US, 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in Berlin, DE
that gives the sofa a floating look with loose cushions on seat and back. Newly reupholstered.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Maple
H 31.5 in W 81.89 in D 31.5 in
Eileen Gray 'Lota' Sofa in Black Lacquer and Orange Fabric 1980s
By Eileen Gray
Located in Tilburg, NL
architectural classic a floating appearance. The proportions of this sofa are well chosen, and the contrast
Category
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
Two-Seater Sofa by Otto Schulz 'Attr.' for Boet, Sweden, 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Utrecht, NL
floating look that is especially stunning from the back and the sides. The wooden frame contrasts
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage MCM to Modern Yellow & Chartreuse Plaid Tuxedo Sofa by Henredon
By Henredon
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous Mid-Century Modern (a.k.a. MCM) to modern tuxedo sofa by Henredon comprised of a fully
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Beautiful Original Condition, Tan Silk Fabric
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Kansas City, MO
Tufted seat and back sofa designed by Edward Wormley. Dark stained African mahogany cross stretcher
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 28 in W 91 in D 28.5 in
20th Century Grey Italian Two Seater Sofa, Vintage Canapé by ISA Bergamo
By ISA Bergamo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
produced by ISA Bergamo, in good condition. The seat backrest of small divano, canapé has a floating back
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
L-Shaped Sofa with Built-in Walnut Side Table with Foam and Fiber Filling
By Shewekar Elgharably
Located in Cairo, EG
embedded Walnut wood tray make this L-shaped sofa feel like a floating island. Our Floating sofa's frame is
Category
2010s Egyptian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
H 25.6 in W 122.05 in D 78.75 in
1950s "La Gondola" Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Belgian Linen and Goatskin
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
bracket back, exaggerated curved arms, and floating open back is a true masterwork. The cushion with
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Goatskin, Linen, Mahogany
H 31.25 in W 84 in D 30 in
Modernist Luigi Tiengo Sofa in Walnut /Ultra Suede for Cimon Montréal, 1963
By Cimon, Raf Simons, Luigi Tiengo
Located in Buffalo, NY
inclined position of the seat give the sofa a seemingly floating appearance. The tapered front and sharp
Category
Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 30 in W 98 in D 29.53 in
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Find many varieties of an authentic floating back sofa available at 1stDibs. A floating back sofa — often made from wood, fabric and walnut — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the floating back sofa you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A floating back sofa, designed in the Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Vladimir Kagan, Adrian Pearsall and Edward Wormley each produced at least one beautiful floating back sofa that is worth considering.
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The average selling price for a floating back sofa at 1stDibs is $11,000, while they’re typically $5,400 on the low end and $28,000 for the highest priced.
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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 Floating 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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