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DRUMMOND armchair in velvet
Located in Frazão, Porto
The back of the Drummond armchair is highlighted by a delicate quilting thus allowing to be
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
21st Century Pegaso Armchair in Velvet
By Jumbo Collection
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Soft lines and timeless design for the Pegaso armchair. The curvy shape guarantees maximum comfort
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Velvet
Small Vintage Wooden Armchairs in Velvet Purple and Green with Pouf
Located in Milano, IT
Wonderful set of two small velvet armchairs of fine Italian manufacture from the 50's.
The set is
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
21st Century Burton Armchair in Velvet
By Jumbo Collection
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Chester pattern on velvet, an element that denotes the sartorial skills of Jumbo Collection.
Burton
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
1970s Pair of Italian Armchairs in Velvet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use
- Some minor spots in fabric.
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet
21st Century Belmer Armchair in Velvet by Matteo Cibic
By Matteo Cibic, JCP UNIVERSE
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
everything is yet to be discovered."
Belmer Armchair with base in CNC machine-shaped solid wood with glossy
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Armchair in Velvet Upholstery
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, armchair model P32, velvet, metal, brass, Italy, 1956
Osvaldo Borsani
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Lizzie Contemporary and Customizable Armchair in Velvet and Walnut
By Luísa Peixoto
Located in Frazão , Porto
Armchair in walnut and Guell Lamadrid velvet
Bespoke / customizable
Identical shapes with
Category
2010s Portuguese Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
"Wind" Swivel Armchair in Velvet with Silk Fringes Green
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The wind swivel armchair is elegantly upholstered in velvet: Green, black, light pink, or offwithe
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Mid-century armchair in velvet attr. Ico Parisi, 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Parma, IT
Large 1950s armchair attr. to Ico Parisi.
Armchair with large cushion, upholstered in water green
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Pair of English Armchairs in Velvet and Walnut Wood
By English School
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous pair of velvet armchairs of English manufacture of the late 1800s.
The beautiful
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British British Colonial Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
1970s Pair of Refurbished Beech Armchairs in Velvet, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished
- Newly upholstered
- High of seat 41 cm
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
"Wind" Swivel Armchair in Velvet and Silk Fringes in Black
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
, in its constant movement. Thus came the inspiration for the design of the Wind swivel armchair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Lido Armchair in Velvet, by Ignazio Gardella for TATO
By Tato, Ignazio Gardella
Located in Gargallo, NO
Round and sturdy armchair with velvet upholstery.
During the 1960s Ignazio Gardella engaged in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
21st Century Amina Armchair in Velvet by Etro Home Interiors
By Etro
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
An attractive and comfortable armchair inspired by a ‘thousand and one nights’ imagery. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
21st Century Masai Armchair in Velvet by Etro Home Interiors
By Etro
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Emblematic of the ethnic mood of the ETRO Home Interiors 2019 collection, the Masai armchair is a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Velvet
21st Century Amina Armchair in Velvet by Etro Home Interiors
By Etro
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
An attractive and comfortable armchair inspired by a ‘thousand-and-one-nights’ imagery. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Velvet
21st Century Klee Armchair in Velvet by Etro Home Interiors
By Etro
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Classic charm and rigorous lines for an elegant armchair able to fit into any environment. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Natural Green Armchair in Velvet with High Gloss Hammered Brass Back
Located in Paris, FR
Armchair natural green in green velvet in rotative base.
Base and back are in high gloss hammered
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 29.14 in W 29.53 in D 29.14 in
Exceptional Guglielmo Ulrich Armchair in Velvet and Fluted Walnut, Italy, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare armchair was designed by Guglielmo Ulrich in the 1940s.
The elegant
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
H 45.28 in W 27.96 in D 31.5 in
Adrian Pearsall Pair of Purple Armchairs in Velvet Him and Her
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant pair of armchairs by Adrian Pearsall from the 1950s. The pair is part of a duet called: Him
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Arne Norell Mid Century Asymmetrical Armchair in Velvet Produced in Sweden 1950s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare mid century asymmetrical free form armchair by Arne Norell in stained birch and newly
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Birch
H 31.5 in W 27.96 in D 29.53 in
21st Century Maclaine Armchair in Velvet by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
By Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
With a distinctive 1950s style, the exuberant and refined armchair lends a chic and contemporary
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 35.44 in W 39.38 in D 34.26 in
Armchair in Velvet Molteni&C by Gio Ponti D.154.2 - made in Italy
By Gio Ponti, Molteni & C
Located in New York, NY
D.154.2 Lovechair in Velvet by Gio Ponti.
Expert-crafted in Italy exclusively by Molteni&C.
The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs in Velvet with Steel Frames, Italy 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
In the bustling design landscape of 1960s Italy, this pair of elegant yet striking armchairs embody
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 38.78 in W 29.53 in D 33.08 in
21st Century Chimera Armchair in Velvet and Legs in Hand-carved Wood
By Jumbo Collection
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Soft and enveloping, the Chimera armchair features a wide and comfortable seat, elaborate capitonné
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Fabric
Angolo Modular Armchair in Velvet, by Corrado Corradi Dell'Acqua for TATO
By Tato, Corrado Corradi Dell'acqua
Located in Gargallo, NO
Small armchair with velvet upholstery in a wide range of colors. It can be combined with other
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
H 28.35 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in
Gray Armchair in Velvet Molteni&C by Rodolfo Dordoni - Chelsea - made in Italy
By Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in New York, NY
Chelsea Chair in Velvet by Rodolfo Dordoni . Expert-crafted in Italy exclusively by Molteni&C
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Chenille
H 33.13 in W 24.38 in D 24.38 in
"Wind" Swivel Armchair in Velvet and Silk Fringes Off White
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
, in its constant movement. Thus came the inspiration for the design of the Wind swivel armchair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Linen
Monti Armchair Pistachio
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
All over upholstered armchair in velvet with lacquered wooden feet.
Made in France.
Category
2010s French Other Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Monti Armchair Pink Gloss
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
All over upholstered armchair in velvet with lacquered wooden feet.
Made in France.
Category
2010s French Other Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Monti Armchair Green Forest
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
All over upholstered armchair in velvet with lacquered wooden feet.
Made in France.
Category
2010s French Other Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Monti Armchair Pistachio Large Model
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
All over upholstered armchair in velvet with lacquered wooden feet.
Made In France.
Category
2010s French Other Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Monti Armchair Green Forest Large Model
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
All over upholstered armchair in velvet with lacquered wooden feet.
Made in France.
Category
2010s French Other Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Monti Armchair Pink Gloss Large Model
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
All over upholstered armchair in velvet with lacquered wooden feet.
Made in France.
Category
2010s French Other Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Italian Armchairs in Velvet Inspired by Gigi Radice, 1950s, Mid-Century
Located in PEGO, ES
1 of 2, 1950s Italian designed armchairs, with a beautiful design and stylized arms which gives it
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 37.41 in W 29.53 in D 31.5 in
Complete Living Room 70's Sofa and Couple of Armchairs in Velvet
Located in taranto, IT
original living room complete of the 70s, consisting of sofa and pair of armchairs with patterned
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Saarinen Executive Armchairs in Velvet, Swivel Base, Gold Edition, Set of 6
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
own workroom. We’ve restored these vintage chairs using a stunning Italian Velvet in the color Navy
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 25.5 in D 24.5 in
Outdoor Occasional Armchair
By Cipriani
Located in Boston, MA
Occasional armchair, in velvet fabric, weaved structure.
Fabric Cat. D
More fabrics available
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Contemporary Art Regina Armchair in Velvet and Grezzo Arte Wood by Urano Palma
By Mirabili, Urano Palma
Located in Pistoia, IT
So many chairs, so many benches, so many big tables, all with the wrinkled skin of old tree trunks or of rusted metal sheet. The chair is probably the central symbol of this universe...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 43.31 in W 38.19 in D 33.47 in
21st Century Iris Small Armchair in Velvet and Rose Gold Metal, Made in Italy
By Hebanon Fratelli Basile, Hebanon Studio
Located in Nocera Superiore, Campania
, the last to emerge from Pandora's box.
Features
Small armchair with violet velvet upholstered
Category
2010s Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
H 32.29 in W 24.41 in D 26.78 in
Lizzie Contemporary and Customizable Armchair by Luísa Peixoto
By Luísa Peixoto
Located in Frazão , Porto
Lizzie armchair in velvet (Lelievre fabrics in images)and lacquer feet (all RAL colors available
Category
2010s Portuguese Armchairs
Materials
Lacquer, Velvet
1970s Pair of Armchairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, Pace Collection
By Guido Faleschini
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Gorgeous space age brown pair of astonishing armchairs in velvet designed by Arch. Guido
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
H 31.49 in W 25.59 in D 35.43 in
Buckingham Armchair in Black Velvet
Located in Paris, FR
Armchair Buckingham with structure in
solid wood in black lacquered finish
and covered with black
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Kalaha Armchair in Blue Velvet or Turquoise Velvet
Located in Paris, FR
Armchair Kalaha upholstered and
covered with blue velvet fabric with structure
handcrafted in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Wingback Armchair in Blue Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, solid hardwood and velvet blue upholstery, Europe, 1960s.
This stately and well
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Hardwood
Romantic Velvet Contemporary and Customizable Armchair in Pink Velvet
By Luísa Peixoto
Located in Frazão , Porto
Romantic velvet armchair in pink velvet and leather
This piece takes 360 hours to produce
Category
2010s Portuguese Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Leather
1930S Dutch Armchair In Striped Velvet
Located in London, London
Armchair
Great geometric shape
New Christian Lacroix velvet upholstery
Dutch 1930s
Seat height
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Red Dragon Armchair in Red Velvet
Located in Paris, FR
Armchair red dragon in red velvet and
fully upholstered. Ideal for lounge and living.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Velvet Bordeaux Armchair
By Ros Italia
Located in Milan, IT
Discover this armchair in bench wood and upholstered in luxurious velvet by Ros Italia Interiors
Category
2010s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Gray Velvet Armchair
By Ros Italia
Located in Milan, IT
Discover this armchair in bench wood and upholstered in luxurious velvet by Ros Italia Interiors
Category
2010s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Armchairs in William Morris Velvet circa 1900
By Leonard Wyburd
Located in Culver City, CA
Armchairs in William Morris Velvet
England circa 1900
Substantial Arts & Crafts armchairs with
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Bahamas Velvet Armchair
Located in Paris, FR
Armchair Bahamas velvet with structure in solid
wood. Upholstered and covered with high quality
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Pair of 1960s Armchairs in Orange Velvet
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of 1960s small armchairs in orange velvet, metal structure new fabric and padding.
Category
Vintage 1960s Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Baroque Armchair in Giltwood and Yellow Velvet
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful armchair from an elite Venetian bourgeois family, whose design is also an inspiration
Category
Antique Early 1800s Italian Baroque Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Giltwood
Blue Velvet Armchair
By CG capelletti
Located in Milan, IT
armchair is distinguished by a sleek and timeless combination of hues and materials. Handmade of wood, it
Category
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Gold Plate, Bronze
Baroque Armchair in Giltwood and Black Velvet
Located in Milano, IT
sinuous. Upholstered in very elegant black velvet.
The armchair is suitable for reading areas, vanity
Category
Antique 1880s Italian Baroque Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Giltwood
Italian Armchairs in Green Velvet and Wood
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Milano, IT
tapered in line with its shape. The fabric of the armchair is original of the time in green velvet.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Contemporary Armchair Offered in Velvet & Metal Base
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
this armchair is an elevated homage to the golden age of gentleman drivers. The piece’s flawless
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
French Armchair in Oak and Blue Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchair, oak, velvet, France, 1950s.
The french designer used a constructivist approach in
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Velvet
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Armchairs In Velvet For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of armchairs in velvet on 1stDibs. A piece of armchairs in velvet — often made from fabric, velvet and wood — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for an item from our selection of armchairs in velvet, we have 904 options in-stock, while there are 270 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of armchairs in velvet is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of armchairs in velvet over the years, but those crafted by Casa Botelho, Giancarlo Piretti and Gio Ponti are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Armchairs In Velvet?
Prices for a piece of armchairs in velvet start at $262 and top out at $34,969 with the average selling for $4,153.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About Armchairs In Velvet
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
In crushed velvet, the fabric has been twisted while wet to give it a crinkled look with shimmer and texture.
- How do you revive velvet?1 Answer1stDibs 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.
- What is a black velvet painting?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A 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 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.
- Is velvet high-maintenance?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Whether 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.
- Is velvet upholstery durable?1 Answer1stDibs 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The most comfortable armchair is really a matter of preference. Opt for an armchair that offers firm support. Shop different armchair styles on 1stDibs.com.
- What is an accent armchair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021An accent armchair is an armchair that has a role to serve beyond its inherent functionality. An accent chair of any kind adds visual interest to your space — your accent armchair might be part of a living room set that matches the sofa or it could contrast with the other seating, perhaps having been added to complement or accent the rest of the room. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary accent armchairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is a sofa armchair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024A sofa armchair is a type of armchair. Specifically, the term describes an armchair with thick cushions on its backrest and seat and a deep frame that provides plenty of space for the user to settle in and relax. As a result, it offers the comfort typically associated with a sofa in a single-seat design, which is how this type of accent chair gets its name. Find a large selection of armchairs on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- Was velvet used in the 1970s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Yes, 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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023A 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 ExpertNovember 27, 2023Whether an armchair is an accent chair varies from piece to piece. Any chair with arms is an armchair, while an accent chair is a decorative chair typically used in a seating area. Armchairs include dining chairs with arms as well as accent chairs, and some accent chairs don't have arms at all. Only a decorative seating area chair with arms can be called both an armchair and an accent chair. Shop a large collection of chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023The difference between an armchair and an accent chair comes down to the specificity of the terms. An accent chair is any decorative chair designed to provide comfortable seating in living rooms and other spaces (armchairs can be accent chairs). An armchair is merely any chair that has armrests. Many different styles of armchairs have been made over the years. Find a wide range of armchairs and accent chairs on 1stDibs.
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