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Tight Back Sofa
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A tight back sofa with sloping arms, retaining the original blue upholstery on Cuban mahogany legs.
Category
20th Century Danish Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Tight Back Sofa by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A sofa with a raised, tight back and sloping arms, retaining the original upholstery, on Cuban
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Mahogany, Wool
Elegant English Rolled Arm Sofa in a Bold Striped Tone-on-Tone Fabric
Located in Bronx, NY
The loose seat, tight back sofa offers excellent comfort and look at the same time.
Category
Vintage 1960s English Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Colette Sofa
By Koket
Located in Manassas, VA
vintage. Fully upholstered tight back sofa with a lacquered wood base.
Materials & Finishes:
Upholstery
Category
2010s Portuguese Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Lacquer
Colette Floral Metal Base Sofa
By Koket
Located in Manassas, VA
vintage. Fully upholstered tight back sofa with a metal base wrapped in a veil of organic lace.
Materials
Category
2010s Portuguese Sofas
Materials
Brass
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
Geisha Sofa
By Koeke, Koket
Located in Manassas, VA
extravagance and poise of a Kyoto Geisha. This fully upholstered tight back sofa is wrapped with a chic metal
Category
2010s Portuguese Sofas
Materials
Brass
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
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
Ann Sofa Modern Curved Tight Back and Seat by Martin and Brockett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett’s Ann Sofa 72” pairs the Ann Collection’s signature streamlined design and tight
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Ann Sofa Modern Curved Tight Back and Seat by Martin and Brockett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett’s Ann Sofa 72” pairs the Ann Collection’s signature streamlined design and tight
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Modern Velvet Tuxedo Sofa Settee Tight Back w/Button Detail & Black Wood Base
Located in Topeka, KS
Magnificent vintage Modern tuxedo style sofa with champagne velvet fabric, tight back with button
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Paint
H 29 in W 75 in D 35 in
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
Roll Arm Carl Sofa with Tight Back and Hand Carved Feet by Martin and Brockett
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
H 34 in W 84 in D 42 in
Roll Arm Carl Sofa with Tight Back and Hand Carved Feet by Martin and Brockett
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
H 34 in W 84 in D 42 in
Roll Arm Carl Sofa with Tight Back and Hand Carved Feet by Martin and Brockett
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
H 34 in W 84 in D 42 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
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
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
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
Winged Sofa with Tall Back and Loose Cushions
By Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
A sleek and modern sofa featuring a tall tight back design with three loose cushions. The sofa
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Walnut, Wool
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
Sofa
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An tight back and seat sofa with dowel legs newly upholstered in a flecked oatmeal grey fabric.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Leather Sofa
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A sofa with a raised, tight back and sloping arms, retaining the original tan leather upholstery
Category
20th Century Danish Sofas
Materials
Leather
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
Tufted Blue Sofa
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Danish sofa with a raised tight back and sloping arms, retaining the original blue button tufted
Category
20th Century Danish Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Western Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
hair on hyde leathers and top grain matching leather. With a serpentine top rail, tight cushion back
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Other Sofas
Materials
Leather
Even Arm Sofa
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Hans Wegner Model No.18 Tuxedo style, fully upholstered, even arm sofa having a tight upholstered
Category
20th Century Danish Sofas
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
Shane Modern Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
With a Klismos-inspired shape, this simple sofa is defined by a long and low, curving back atop a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Streamlined Moderne Sofas
Materials
Velvet, 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
Leather Sofa by Ole Wanscher
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A sofa with a raised, tight back and sloping arms, retaining the original tan leather upholstery
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
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
Kettenbach Walnut Sofa Table
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Beautiful walnut sofa table with iron yokes and corners. Hand-made by master craftsman Noel
Category
2010s American Sofa Tables
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Style Scroll Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Art Deco-inspired C-scroll form back upholstered sofa with curbed back and scroll form arms, a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Fabric
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
Alfredo Paredes Santana Sofa - 95"
Located in New York, NY
rich bullion trim.
- Tight Back
- Vintage 25/75 seat
- Oak Legs
- Available in Loose Bench Seat
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Trolley Sofa by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Trolley Sofa by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 77.5 x W 212.7 x H 81.3 cm.
Materials: Upholstery and
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Stylish Scroll Top Curved Sofa, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
loose seat cushions, tight button tufted seat back and brass legs Covered in Holly Hunt bone color high
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Ole Wanscher Sofa for A. J. Iverson
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in New York, NY
Ole Wanscher Sofa for A. J. Iversen newly upholstered in Kravet tight Boucle. A sofa with a raised
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Oak Antique Empire Danish Sofa 1800s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
, devoid of any holes or tears. The seat and back springs retain their original tightness, ensuring
Category
Antique 1850s Danish Empire Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Large Curved Modern White Velvet Sofa
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
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 Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
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
Marco Zanuso "Regent" Sofa for Arflex, 1960
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
renowned designer Marco Zanuso for Arflex in the 1960s. This mix of tight back Knole style, has been a
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Fine Mid Century Style Crescent Shaped Sofa
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, Wood
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
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
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
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
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
Vintage Double-Sided Leather Chesterfield Sofa in Caramel
Located in Dekalb, IL
enough to allow for back and forth conversations. Sits on six lathe-turned oak feet.
The sofa exhibits
Category
20th Century American Sofas
Materials
Leather
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
De Sede Fixed Leather Sofa by Alfredo Häberli
By De Sede, Alfredo Häberli 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-110/02 sofa by De Sede.
Technical details:
Standard configuration: Thread color according to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede Fixed Leather Sofa by Alfredo Häberli
By De Sede, Alfredo Häberli 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-110/02 sofa by De Sede.
Technical details:
Standard configuration: Thread color according to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Hand-Tailored Retro Style Sofa, Channel Tufted Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
frame with interlocking construction.
Advanced comfort spring suspension.
Tight seat and back with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Kidney Shaped Curved Serpentine Biomorphic Cloud Sofa
By Drexel, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Lambertville, NJ
an elongated removable single seat cushion with a curved tight back. Original neutral cream tone
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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
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Tight Back Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal tight back sofa for your home. Each tight back sofa for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wood and hardwood. If you’re shopping for a tight back sofa, we have 9 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect tight back sofa — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A tight back sofa is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. A.J. Iversen, Brunschwig & Fils and Ole Wanscher each produced at least one beautiful tight back sofa that is worth considering.
How Much is a Tight Back Sofa?
The average selling price for a tight back sofa at 1stDibs is $3,500, while they’re typically $2,275 on the low end and $16,200 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.
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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 Tight 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 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between high-back and low-back sofas is that the former has a taller backrest than the latter. Some people, especially tall men and women, feel that a high-back sofa is more comfortable because the taller back offers more support for the shoulders and neck. Low-back sofas are popular picks for open-plan interiors, as they allow sightlines to be maintained across a space. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of high-back and low-back sofas.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024What a sofa without a back is called depends on its style. A divan is a casual, low backless sofa, often clad in fabric and tufted. More formal backless sofas, usually framed by scrolled arms, are recamiers. Find a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary sofas on 1stDibs.
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