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Was velvet used in the 1970s?

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Was velvet used in the 1970s?
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.
1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
Shop for Vintage Velvet Sofa on 1stDibs
Vintage Boho Velvet Serpentine Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage serpentine sofa is a stunning statement piece that combines luxurious velvet
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Serpentine

Vintage Red Velvet Sectional Sofa, 1970s
Located in Manzano, IT
Vintage Red Velvet Sectional Sofa, 1970s Make a bold statement with this stunning 1970s modular
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas

Materials

Iron

Vintage Velvet Brown / Green Modular Sofa, 3-elements
Located in Nijmegen, NL
/ green velvet fabric which is in an overall good clean vintage condition.
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Thayer Coggin Directional Black Velvet Sectional Sofa
By Thayer Coggin
Located in North York, ON
Vintage Thayer Coggin directional black velvet sectional sofa. Masterfully restored by the artisans
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Joaquim Tenreiro, Vintage 'Curva' Sofa, 1950s, Brazil, Velvet
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Joaquim Tenreiro / Curva Sofa Velvet, Wood / Brazil, 1950s Matching Pair of Armchairs Available
Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Large Vintage Sectional Velvet Sofa From France, Circa 1970
Located in Nashville, TN
Large Vintage Sectional Velvet Sofa From France, Circa 1970. Very comfortable model with original
Category

Vintage 1970s European Sectional Sofas

Materials

Velvet

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