1940 Sofa Velvet
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Velvet
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Velvet, Birch
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Velvet
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Ash, Velvet
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Sofas
Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Birch
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Oak
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Velvet, Birch
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Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Sofas
Bronze
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Velvet
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Sofas
Velvet, Oak
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Mohair
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Velvet
Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Velvet, Beech
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Danish Rococo Sofas
Velvet, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Sofas
Wool, Velvet
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Beech
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Beech
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Hardwood
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Hardwood
Vintage 1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Beech, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Velvet
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Settees
Velvet, Fruitwood
Vintage 1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Beech, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Velvet, Wood
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Ash, Velvet
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Living Room Sets
Upholstery
Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Settees
Velvet
Vintage 1940s Italian Living Room Sets
Velvet
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Walnut, Velvet
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Canapes
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Beech
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Living Room Sets
Velvet
Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Brass
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Finding the Right sofas for You
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus.
The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.
In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness.
Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.
With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.
Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Deciding 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.
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