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Was velvet used in the 1970s?
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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
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Shop for Vintage Velvet Sofa on 1stDibs
Angular Vintage Velvet Sofa by Gio Ponti with Certificate
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
Eccentric vintage grey corner sofa designed by the great Gio Ponti in the 1950s, of fine Italian
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Vintage Boho Biomorphic Velvet Sofa
Located in west palm beach, FL
A sensational vintage Boho sofa. A chic biomorphic shape in a pale apricot velvet. Custom built and
Category
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Gigi Radice Vintage Sofa in White Velvet
By Alberto Minotti, Gigi Radice
Located in Milano, IT
The vintage sofa was designed in the 50s by Italian designer Gigi Radice and produced by Italian
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Vintage 20th Century Modern Velvet Serpentine Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We are happily offering this Lovely Vintage Velvet Serpentine Sofa with curved metal bases. the
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Vintage Recamier Sofa Upholstered in Clarence House Velvet
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage recamier sofa upholstered in Clarence House blue and white velvet geometric fabric. The
Category
20th Century Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Vintage Red Velvet Sofa From Denmark, Circa 1950
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Red Velvet Sofa From Denmark, Circa 1950. Original upholstery with very light use and wear.
Category
Vintage 1950s European Sofas
Materials
Velvet
