Tufted Back Sofa
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Sofas
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2010s American Sofas
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2010s Italian Modern Sofas
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Leather, Wood
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Antique 18th Century American Hepplewhite Sofas
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
2010s American Chesterfield Sofas
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2010s American Other Sofas
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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21st Century and Contemporary British Chesterfield Sofas
Velvet
20th Century Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1940s English Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Sofas
Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Late Victorian Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1960s Danish Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Leather, Wood
20th Century English Chippendale Sofas
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Fabric, Wood
20th Century Hollywood Regency Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
Late 20th Century Sofas
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
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20th Century Sofas
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Sofas
Fabric, Hardwood, Down
Vintage 1940s Hollywood Regency Sofas
Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1930s English Chesterfield Sofas
Leather, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary William IV Sofas
Upholstery
2010s American Sofas
Velvet
2010s American Sofas
Velvet
1990s Sofas
Leather
20th Century Sofas
Cotton
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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Tufted Back Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Tufted Back Sofa?
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.
- What is a tufted sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021In a tufted sofa, the upholstery fabric is tightly pulled and folded into a geometric pattern and secured by buttons. The cushions on a tufted sofa remain plump and quite comfortable over time. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tufted sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What does tufted sofa mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The term “tufted sofa” means a sofa that features folds and pleats in its upholstery. Tufting adds patterns to sofas and couches. A classic example is button-tufting where rows of fabric-wrapped buttons appear in indentations. On 1stDibs, shop a range of tufted sofas.
- 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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