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The Velvet Underground
By Jack Robinson
Located in Memphis, TN
Jack Robinson photographed The Velvet Underground playing at the store Paraphernalia in March 1966
Category

1960s Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Film, Photographic Paper

The Velvet Underground & Nico, Self-Titled, LP, 1985
By Andy Warhol
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Velvet Underground & Nico Self-Titled, 1985 LP, Reissue, Remastered Verve Records V6 5008 Andy
Category

1960s Pop Art More Art

Materials

Offset

Andy Warhol Photograph, Lou Reed (The Velvet Underground) and Ronnie Cutrone
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
. Lou Reed was the lead guitarist, singer, and songwriter of New York rock band The Velvet Underground
Category

1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

The Velvet Underground & Nico Produced By Andy Warhol, LP (Cover Only)
By Andy Warhol
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Velvet Underground & Nico "The Velvet Underground & Nico Produced By Andy Warhol", 1967 Early
Category

1960s Pop Art More Art

Materials

Offset

Lou Reed, New York - the musician from the velvet underground in b&w
By Roxanne Lowit
Located in Vienna, AT
Other sizes and high end framing on request. PREISS FINE ARTS is one of the world’s leading galleries for fine art photography representing the most famous contemporary artists. Ro...
Category

1980s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

John Cale and Lou Reed at the Ocean Club
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
David Byrne. Reed and Cale were founding members of the New York rock band The Velvet Underground
Category

1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin, Photographic Paper

The Vanity Ballroom- photo by Ted Fines
Located in Clinton Township, MI
Detroit acts such as MC5, the Stooges, Ted Nugent and the Velvet Underground. This photo shows its
Category

Late 20th Century Photorealist Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Catherine Guinness and Lou Reed
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Underground. In 1965, Andy Warhol became the manager of The Velvet Underground. They were also the house band
Category

1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Nat Finkelstein, Nico reclines at The Factory NYC, 1966
By Nat Finkelstein
Located in Manchester, GB
Nat Finkelstein, Nico reclines at The Factory NYC, 1966 Singer / model Nico from The Velvet
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Photography

Materials

Lithograph

Nico with Strawberry, Close Up, 1960
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Nico, (born Christa Paffgen) was a popular fashion model and later lead singer of the The Velvet
Category

1960s Modern Color Photography

Materials

Giclée

Nico with Strawberry, Close Up, 1960
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Nico, (born Christa Paffgen) was a popular fashion model and later lead singer of the The Velvet
Category

1960s Modern Color Photography

Materials

Giclée

Nico with Strawberry, Close Up, 1960
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Nico, (born Christa Paffgen) was a popular fashion model and later lead singer of the The Velvet
Category

1960s Modern Color Photography

Materials

Giclée

Nico with Strawberry, Close Up, 1960
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Nico, (born Christa Paffgen) was a popular fashion model and later lead singer of the The Velvet
Category

1960s Modern Color Photography

Materials

Giclée

Nico with Strawberry, Close Up, 1960
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Nico, (born Christa Paffgen) was a popular fashion model and later lead singer of the The Velvet
Category

1960s Modern Color Photography

Materials

Giclée

Luxman, Michael Jackson, Off the wall, World Records (Photograph)
By Kai Schäfer
Located in New York City, NY
experimental pioneers like The Velvet Underground and Kraftwerk. Parallel to the methodical nature of this work
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

Plexiglass, C Print

B&O - Tangential - Pink Floyd - The Wall, World Records (Photograph)
By Kai Schäfer
Located in New York City, NY
experimental pioneers like The Velvet Underground and Kraftwerk. Parallel to the methodical nature of this work
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

Plexiglass, C Print

Nico with Flower and Mirror, Close Up, 1960
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Nico, (born Christa Paffgen) was a popular fashion model and later lead singer of the The Velvet
Category

1960s Modern Color Photography

Materials

Giclée

Nico with Flower and Mirror, Close Up, 1960
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Nico, (born Christa Paffgen) was a popular fashion model and later lead singer of the The Velvet
Category

1960s Modern Color Photography

Materials

Giclée

Nico with Flower and Mirror, Close Up, 1960
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Nico, (born Christa Paffgen) was a popular fashion model and later lead singer of the The Velvet
Category

1960s Modern Color Photography

Materials

Giclée

Nico with Flower and Mirror, Close Up, 1960
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Nico, (born Christa Paffgen) was a popular fashion model and later lead singer of the The Velvet
Category

1960s Modern Color Photography

Materials

Giclée

Nico with Flower and Mirror, Close Up, 1960
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Nico, (born Christa Paffgen) was a popular fashion model and later lead singer of the The Velvet
Category

1960s Modern Color Photography

Materials

Giclée

Andy Warhol Chelsea Girls 1966 (announcement)
By (after) Andy Warhol
Located in NEW YORK, NY
, featuring Warhol superstars and New York luminaries with a soundtrack by the Velvet Underground, "Chelsea
Category

1960s Pop Art More Art

Materials

Paper, Offset

"Banana Album" Abstract Pop Art Andy Warhol Inspired Velvet Underground Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Currently exhibited in "Tyler Casey: Once Upon a Time" at Reeves Art + Design. “Once Upon a Time” unveils a collection that encapsulates the life experiences and distinctive viewpoi...
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Crayon, Acrylic

MICK JAGGER FS II.147
By Andy Warhol
Located in Aventura, FL
traveling multimedia show called The Exploding Plastic Inevitable, which featured The Velvet Underground, a
Category

1970s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Paper, Screen

MICK JAGGER FS II.146
By Andy Warhol
Located in Aventura, FL
prints and films. The space also functioned as a performance venue for The Velvet Underground. During the
Category

1970s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Screen, Paper

Mitsubishi, Nirvana Nevermind, World Records (Photograph)
By Kai Schäfer
Located in New York City, NY
experimental pioneers like The Velvet Underground and Kraftwerk. Parallel to the methodical nature of this work
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

Plexiglass, C Print

Transrotor AC, Beatles - HeyJudel, World Records (Photograph)
By Kai Schäfer
Located in New York City, NY
experimental pioneers like The Velvet Underground and Kraftwerk. Parallel to the methodical nature of this work
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

Plexiglass, C Print

Harman Kardon, Kraftwerk - Autobahn 2, World Records (Photograph)
By Kai Schäfer
Located in New York City, NY
experimental pioneers like The Velvet Underground and Kraftwerk. Parallel to the methodical nature of this work
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

Plexiglass, C Print

B&O, Kate Bush - Running up that hill, World Records (Photograph)
By Kai Schäfer
Located in New York City, NY
pioneers like The Velvet Underground and Kraftwerk. Parallel to the methodical nature of this work is the
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

Plexiglass, C Print

Ariston, Michael Jackson - Thriller, World Records (Photograph)
By Kai Schäfer
Located in New York City, NY
experimental pioneers like The Velvet Underground and Kraftwerk. Parallel to the methodical nature of this work
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

Plexiglass, C Print

Miles Davis, Kind of Blue, Rekokut B12G, World Records (Photography)
By Kai Schäfer
Located in New York City, NY
experimental pioneers like The Velvet Underground and Kraftwerk. Parallel to the methodical nature of this work
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

Plexiglass, C Print

Designer's Homes, Nico Stands with Dachshunds, Wears Dior, 1960
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
fashion model and later lead singer of the The Velvet Underground. She was photographed in 1960 for LIFE
Category

1960s Modern Color Photography

Materials

Giclée

Designer's Homes, Nico Stands with Dachshunds, Wears Dior, 1960
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
fashion model and later lead singer of the The Velvet Underground. She was photographed in 1960 for LIFE
Category

1960s Modern Color Photography

Materials

Giclée

Designer's Homes, Nico Stands with Dachshunds, Wears Dior, 1960
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
fashion model and later lead singer of the The Velvet Underground. She was photographed in 1960 for LIFE
Category

1960s Modern Color Photography

Materials

Giclée

Designer's Homes, Nico Stands with Dachshunds, Wears Dior, 1960
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
fashion model and later lead singer of the The Velvet Underground. She was photographed in 1960 for LIFE
Category

1960s Modern Color Photography

Materials

Giclée

IN THE BOTTOM OF MY GARDEN FS II.86-105
By Andy Warhol
Located in Aventura, FL
functioned as a performance venue for The Velvet Underground. During the 1980s, Warhol collaborated with
Category

1970s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Watercolor, Paper

Miles Davis, Kind of Blue, Rekokut B12G, World Records (Photography)
By Kai Schäfer
Located in New York City, NY
Johnny Cash to more experimental pioneers like The Velvet Underground and Kraftwerk. Parallel to the
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

C Print, Plexiglass

Max's Kansas City photograph (New York Street Photography)
By Fernando Natalici
Located in NEW YORK, NY
apostles from the Factory. (Warhol’s flagship band, the Velvet Underground, recorded a live album there
Category

1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Inkjet

Designers' Homes, Nico Sitting with Dachshunds Wears Dior, 1960
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
and later lead singer of the The Velvet Underground. She was photographed in 1960 for LIFE along with
Category

1960s Modern Color Photography

Materials

Giclée

Designers' Homes, Nico Sitting with Dachshunds Wears Dior, 1960
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
and later lead singer of the The Velvet Underground. She was photographed in 1960 for LIFE along with
Category

1960s Modern Color Photography

Materials

Giclée

Designers' Homes, Nico Sitting with Dachshunds Wears Dior, 1960
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
and later lead singer of the The Velvet Underground. She was photographed in 1960 for LIFE along with
Category

1960s Modern Color Photography

Materials

Giclée

Designers' Homes, Nico Sitting with Dachshunds Wears Dior, 1960
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
and later lead singer of the The Velvet Underground. She was photographed in 1960 for LIFE along with
Category

1960s Modern Color Photography

Materials

Giclée

The Skateroom x Andy Warhol Foundation SUNSET (ORANGE) Skate Deck
By Andy Warhol
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Morrison, and Maureen Tucker (collectively known as The Velvet Underground), and a German-born model turned
Category

2010s Pop Art More Art

Materials

Wood, Maple

SOUP BOX - ONION (UNIQUE)
By Andy Warhol
Located in Aventura, FL
space also functioned as a performance venue for The Velvet Underground. During the 1980s, Warhol
Category

1980s Pop Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas, Screen

Shepard Fairey Warhol Collage Screenprint Contemporary Street Art Silver Edition
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Draper, UT
using imagery from pop culture and working with musicians like the Velvet Underground and founding
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Prints

Materials

Screen

Shepard Fairey "Warhol Collage" Screenprint Contemporary Street Art Obey Giant
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Draper, UT
using imagery from pop culture and working with musicians like the Velvet Underground and founding
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Prints

Materials

Screen

BE A SOMEBODY WITH A BODY (UNIQUE)
By Andy Warhol
Located in Aventura, FL
and films. The space also functioned as a performance venue for The Velvet Underground. During the
Category

1980s Pop Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Screen, Board

Gigi Williams and Ronnie Cutrone
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
introduced to many members of Warhol’s circle by living in the back of the Velvet Underground’s apartment on
Category

1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

WRAPPING PAPER
By Andy Warhol
Located in Aventura, FL
also functioned as a performance venue for The Velvet Underground. During the 1980s, Warhol
Category

1950s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Paper

Andy Warhol, 'Mick Jagger FSII.146', Framed Announcement-card, 1975
By (after) Andy Warhol
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
rock band the Velvet Underground and founded Interview. He authored numerous books, including The
Category

1970s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Offset

Andy Warhol, 'Mick Jagger FSII.141', Framed Announcement-card, 1975
By (after) Andy Warhol
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
rock band the Velvet Underground and founded Interview. He authored numerous books, including The
Category

1970s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Offset

Andy Warhol, 'Mick Jagger FSII.139', Framed Announcement-card, 1975
By (after) Andy Warhol
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
rock band the Velvet Underground and founded Interview. He authored numerous books, including The
Category

1970s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Offset

Andy Warhol, 'Mick Jagger FSII.140', Framed Announcement-card, 1975
By (after) Andy Warhol
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
rock band the Velvet Underground and founded Interview. He authored numerous books, including The
Category

1970s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Offset

Andy Warhol, 'Mick Jagger FSII.138', Framed Announcement-card, 1975
By (after) Andy Warhol
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
rock band the Velvet Underground and founded Interview. He authored numerous books, including The
Category

1970s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Offset

Andy Warhol, 'Mick Jagger FSII.143, Framed Announcement-card, 1975
By (after) Andy Warhol
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
rock band the Velvet Underground and founded Interview. He authored numerous books, including The
Category

1970s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Offset

Andy Warhol, Mick Jagger, Framed Announcement-card, 1975
By (after) Andy Warhol
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
the late 1960s, he managed and produced the experimental rock band the Velvet Underground and founded
Category

1970s Pop Art More Art

Materials

Offset

Liza Minnelli, Live at Carnegie Hall, LP
By Andy Warhol
Located in NEW YORK, NY
prints and films. The space also functioned as a performance venue for The Velvet Underground. During the
Category

1980s Pop Art More Art

Materials

Offset

Lou Reed Icon /// Contemporary Pop Street Art Rock Music New York Painting
By Jack Graves III
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Velvet Underground and had a solo career that spanned five decades. Biography: Jack Graves III is an
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Historic invitation to mid century book launch of "In the Bottom of My Garden"
By Andy Warhol
Located in New York, NY
. Expanding his practice, as well as his cultural influence, he produced records (The Velvet Underground
Category

Mid-20th Century Pop Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Paper, Offset

SAINT APOLLONIA FS II.333
By Andy Warhol
Located in Aventura, FL
also functioned as a performance venue for The Velvet Underground. During the 1980s, Warhol
Category

1980s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Screen, Paper

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Surely you’ll find the exact the velvet underground you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. You can easily find an example made in the Contemporary style, while we also have 1 Contemporary versions to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a the velvet underground from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. On 1stDibs, the right the velvet underground is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes gray, white, black and orange. There have been many interesting the velvet underground examples over the years, but those made by Andy Warhol, The Velvet Underground, Mike Joyce, Kerry Smith and Steve Schapiro are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. Frequently made by artists working in offset print, screen print and board, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years. A large the velvet underground can prove too dominant for some spaces — a smaller the velvet underground, measuring 12 high and 12 wide, may better suit your needs.

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Questions About The Velvet Underground
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    In crushed velvet, the fabric has been twisted while wet to give it a crinkled look with shimmer and texture. 

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    You can fluff up the squashed nap of velvet upholstery with a vacuum or brush. For mohair velvet that shows matting, place a damp cloth overnight on the affected area, then use a blow dryer on a low setting the next morning to dry any remaining wet spots.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Vacuum the velvet regularly. If a spill occurs, blot it immediately with a dry cloth. If the stain dries, you can blot it with a cloth dipped in a soap-and-water solution.But test this, or any other cleaning solution, on a hidden spot first to make sure it doesn’t cause damage. Once the fabric is dry, use a soft, dry brush to restore the original direction and loft of the pile.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A black velvet painting is a type of painting that is distinguished by the use of velvet as the support (versus canvas, for example). The velvet provides a dark background which helps the colors stand out. On 1stDibs, find a variety of black velvet paintings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Whether velvet is high-maintenance is a matter of opinion. To keep velvet upholstery clean, vacuum it regularly using a hose attachment. Soak up stains with absorbent cloths as soon as they happen and then treat stains with a product labeled as safe for velvet. Generally, synthetic velvet is more stain-resistant than pure cotton or silk velvet. Shop a range of velvet furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Velvet is fairly durable, because it has no raised weaves or loose threads and has a flat pile.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Suede is a type of leather; velvet is made from plant or synthetic fibers.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Deciding on whether you want a velvet sofa is a matter of preference, but it can be a very good choice. Velvet is a symbol of wealth and is very soft and comfortable. It’s also quite durable, which is often unexpected from such a luxe feeling fabric. The flat pile makes it impossible to snag and it resists stains. Shop a collection of velvet furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    A variety of colors can go with green velvet. Neutral hues like brown, cream, black and white often coordinate well with the material. You can also complement it with jewel tones like magenta and royal purple and warm metallics like copper and gold. On 1stDibs, find a variety of velvet pieces from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Yes and no. Velvet can be vacuumed, but if it is stained, you need to find out what type of fiber it is made from. The different fibers must be cleaned differently, and improper cleaning can cause damage.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Velvet can be made from cotton, silk or a synthetic fiber like polyester. Velvet also comes in several different forms: crushed, cut, panne or plush, as well as velveteen.

  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Yes, velvet was used in the 1970s. Fashion designers used the fabric to produce dresses, bell bottoms, flowy kimonos and other pieces. Furniture makers often used it as the upholstery on sofas and armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of pieces from the 1970s.