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SeatingIssue 25 — Midsommer

10 Easy Pieces: High Back Sofas

June 20, 2018

The great thing about a high back sofa is it’s sort of like an upright bed, promotes good posture, and the shape is ideal for clandestine conversation. Here are our favorites, most of which are midcentury classics still in production today.

the arne jacobsen aj5 mayor sofa was designed in \1939 for the søllerø 17
Above: The Arne Jacobsen AJ5 Mayor Sofa was designed in 1939 for the Søllerød Town Hall in Copenhagen. It’s has a solid oak frame with tight upholstery (Kvadrat fabric or leather) and three cushions. The sofa is still manufactured by &Tradition and is $8,600 CAD at Mjölk in Toronto. You can also find it stateside at Lekker (starting at $8,399).
designed by claesson koivisto rune for tacchini, the highlife sofa comes in siz 18
Above: Designed by Claesson Koivisto Rune for Tacchini, the Highlife Sofa comes in sizes ranging from armchair (seen at left) to an 8-foot-long sofa. The sofa comes in a wide range of upholstery and has hand-stitched buttons at the front armrest; $4,037 at Design Public. (In the EU you can source the sofa at Modernists.)
børge mogensen designed the \2\29\2 coupé sofa in \197\1 with a high 19
Above: Børge Mogensen designed the 2292 Coupé Sofa in 1971 with a high enveloping back and wings. It’s manufactured by Frederica furniture in a range of leathers (nubuck included; shown in Vegetal) or Kvadrat textile. Here at Remodelista, the sofa is on most of our “if I won the lotto” wish lists. It’s available for $18,054 at Danish Design Store, but if you’re lucky, you might be able to find a vintage one from sources like 1st Dibs and Pamono.
the vitra alcove plume three seater sofa is a ronan and erwan bouroullec creati 20
Above: The Vitra Alcove Plume Three-Seater Sofa is a Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec creation with high, flexible sides and back panel and thick seat cushions that, according to Vitra, “provide adequate support so that sitters do not sink in too deeply.” Made in Switzerland in a range of fabrics for $9,000 at YLiving.
another one from the bouroullec brothers for vitra, the cyl highback sofa has a 21
Above: Another one from the Bouroullec brothers for Vitra, the Cyl Highback Sofa has a solid oak frame and upholstered panels and cushion in a host of colorful textiles; $11,150 at Design Public.
the hay silhouette high backed sofa is made with a fiberglass shell and oak fra 22
Above: The HAY Silhouette High Backed Sofa is made with a fiberglass shell and oak frame and is covered in Kvadrat fabric with leather piping. Available as a 2-seater sofa, seen here, for $5,110, or 3-seater for $6,935, at the Danish Design Store. In the EU, you can find the sofa at Mon Colonel in Paris.,
spanish company sancal makes the rew highback sofa as a single two seater (show 23
Above: Spanish company Sancal makes the REW Highback Sofa as a single two-seater (shown), and three-seater bench. The sofa is made with an upholstered seat and high frame to “provide some privacy,” with lacquered steel or ash feet. Prices start from €1,595.99 at Domestico Shop or ordered directly from Sancal in Spain.
luca nichetto&#8\2\17;s cloud high back 3 seater ln7 sofa designed for & 24
Above: Luca Nichetto’s Cloud High Back 3-Seater LN7 Sofa designed for &Tradition has a high back for a hygge sensation (the Italian designer lives in Scandinavia). Upholstered cushions and frame are supported by black, chrome, or bronzed steel legs. Prices start at $7,874 at Danish Design Store.
the ej 400 apoluna box sofa with an extra high back is designed by studio hanne 25
Above: The EJ 400 Apoluna Box Sofa with an extra high back is designed by Studio Hannes Wettstein for Erik Jørgensen as a sheltered space for the living room. It’s available in a range of upholstery fabric (New Zealand wool and Kvadrat included) starting at $7,172 at Hive.
the ro sofa is designed by jaime hayon for fritz hansen. it&#8\2\17;s manuf 26
Above: The Ro Sofa is designed by Jaime Hayon for Fritz Hansen. It’s manufactured in Denmark with a steel (shown) or oak base and five different color combinations; $7,369 at Lekker. In the UK, it’s available at Skandium for £4,961.
børge mogensen designed the spoke back sofa in \1945 as an english daybed 27
Above: Børge Mogensen designed the Spoke Back Sofa in 1945 as an English daybed and French chaise combo, thanks to the hinged side. It’s made from a solid oak frame and available in a range of upholstery options including leather, stripes, and woven plaid. Available in the US for $9,222 at Danish Design Store and in the UK for £7,621 at TwentyTwentyOne.
the lacividina pinch divano sofa by skrivo design is made with an upholste 28
Above: The LaCividina Pinch Divano Sofa by Skrivo Design is made with an upholstered and lacquered metal frame and comes in different configurations (shown as a high back two-seater with an additional table). Prices start at €5,519 at Mohd in Italy or ordered through LaCividina.

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