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Blue Mohair Sofa

Two-Tone Blue Mohair Paulo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Sculptural Sofa
By Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Italian blue mohair sculptural sofa by Paulo Buffa. Very nice Mid-Century Modern
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair

Three-Seater Sofa in Blue Mohair Upholstery by Jørgen Christensen, Denmark 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
blue mohair upholstery. The clean and elegant lines of the design let the upholstery and the wooden
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Wood

George Smith Mohair Velvet Ottoman Sofa Banquette
By George Smith
Located in Rio Vista, CA
opulent powder blue mohair velvet. The sofa is skirted with chic bullion fringe and supported by hidden
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Hardwood

George Smith Tufted Mohair Velvet Sectional Sofa
By George Smith
Located in Rio Vista, CA
blue mohair velvet fabric. The sofa is skirted with chic bullion fringe and supported by hidden turned
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Sofas

Materials

Brass

Long Deep and Very Comfortable Luxe Sofa in Two-Tone Blue Silk Mohair
Located in Bronx, NY
Very well made, long deep and very comfortable luxe sofa in two-tone blue silk Mohair. Fully
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Vintage 1970s English Sofas

MCM Steelcase 3 Seat & 2 Seat Sofa Set Upholstered in “Cobalt Blue”
By Steelcase
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Steelcase 3 Seat & 2 Seat Sofa Set Newly Upholstered in “Cobalt Blue” Mohair
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1980s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Renens, CH
, price per item) We have selected Musco, a dark blue mohair from De Ploeg, the Netherlands: Mohair has
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1980s
Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1980s
$10,282 / item
H 28.35 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
SAPORITI ‘P10 Proposals’ modular sofa set by Giovanni Offredi – Italy, 19
By Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
. The set is still in its original 1970's funky mohair velvet fabric. It features a two seat sofa, two
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Velvet

Directional Cloud Sofa on Chrome Base
By Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
Directional furniture cloud sofa. Blue-grey mohair upholstery with chrome base.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Directional Cloud Sofa on Chrome Base
Directional Cloud Sofa on Chrome Base
$10,500
H 30 in W 94 in D 48 in
Edra “L’Homme Et La Femme” Daybed Sofa in Navy Blue Mohair Velvet
By Edra
Located in Barrowford, GB
deep-pile mohair-velvet option in a deep, dark navy-blue. Whilst being as robust and hard-wearing as
Category

2010s Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Recent Sales

Antique American Victorian Carved Walnut Sofa Blue Mohair Late 19th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
vintage blue mohair fabric having a carved floral crest above the three loose cushions, the arms with
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Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Sofas

Materials

Down, Mohair, Walnut

1930s Danish Deco Blue Mohair Sofa
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Oakland, CA
Early 1930s curved back settee newly upholstered in cobalt blue mohair. Solid wood frame with eight
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair

1930s Danish Deco Blue Mohair Sofa
1930s Danish Deco Blue Mohair Sofa
H 28.59 in W 79 in D 38.25 in
Danish Curved Sofa, Blue Mohair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish Curved Sofa, Blue Mohair Circa 1940's, Denmark origin
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Danish Curved Sofa, Blue Mohair
Danish Curved Sofa, Blue Mohair
H 28 in W 87 in D 39 in
Jay Spectre Sofa Navy Blue Mohair, 1990
By Jay Spectre
Located in Chicago, IL
Jay Spectre sofa navy blue Mohair, 1990. Newly reupholstered.
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair

30's French Blue Mohair Capitone Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930's blue mohair capitone sofa in oak
Category

Vintage 1930s French Sofas

Materials

Oak, Mohair

30's French Blue Mohair Capitone Sofa
30's French Blue Mohair Capitone Sofa
H 32 in W 83 in D 28.5 in
Milo Baughman Chrome Case Sofa in Blue Mohair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare chrome case sofa by Milo Baughman. Fully restored and reupholstered in beautiful blue mohair.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Dunbar Sofa by Edward Wormley in Blue/Grey Mohair
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Fully restored. Newly upholstered in plush blue/grey
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mahogany, Mohair

1940's Danish Deco Sofa in Original Blue Mohair
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Flemming Lassen
Located in Oakland, CA
curved-back settee is covered in the original blue mohair. In good vintage condition, and can be used as
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair

Blue Mohair Modern Sofa by Ezio Minotti, Italy, circa 1950
By Ezio Minotti
Located in Culver City, CA
Blue Mohair Modern Sofa by Ezio Minotti, Italy, circa 1950. Elegant form, newly upholstered in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair

Sectional Couch with Orange and Blue Mohair
Located in Palm Springs, CA
identical orange and blue mohair fabric. Labels date it from 1980 and made at Hayes Furniture Manufacturers
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Knoll Three Seat Sofa in Original Dark Blue Mohair, 1970s
By Florence Knoll
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Knoll Three Seat Sofa in Original Dark Blue Mohair, 1970s Original Sapphire Blue mohair upholstery
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

BEAUTIFUL MIDNIGHT BLUE MOHAIR VLADIMIR KAGAN CLOUD SOFA
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful VLADIMIR KAGAN cloud sofa upholstered in a luxurious mid-night blue mohair
Category

Vintage 1970s American Sofas

Curved Sofa in Blue Mohair by Vladimir Kagan for Directional, USA, 1980s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
fully restored and reupholstered in a plush blue mohair. It has two round plinth bases constructed with
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Upholstery, Walnut

Tufted Sofa in Blue Mohair Attributed to Edward Wormley for Dunbar, USA 1950s
By Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
reupholstered by previous owners in a beautiful blue mohair and features tufting details on the seat and back
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Niels Eilersen "Arizona" Sofa by Jens Juul Eilersen Teal Mohair, 1970
By Jens Juul Eilersen
Located in Chicago, IL
Niels Eilersen "Arizona" Sofa in Teal Mohair, circa 1970. Sofa was designed by Jens Juul Eilersen
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair

Contemporary Modern Donghia Style 3 Seat Curved Arm Sofa in Mohair
By Donghia
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Contemporary Modern Donghia Style 3 Seat Curved Arm Sofa in Mohair Decorate your space
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Upholstery

Gorgeous Mohair Tuxedo Sofa in the Style of Harvey Probber, 1960s
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Blue-Gray mohair tuxedo sofa in the style of Harvey Probber, 1960s. Newly restored and in
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Signed Minotti Made in Italy Extra Long Navy Blue Floating Sofa
By Minotti
Located in West Hartford, CT
sofa and you will not find a more comfortable sofa. The ultra-luxurious wool and mohair blend navy blue
Category

Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Jay Spectre Channeled Sectional Sofa
By Jay Spectre
Located in Chicago, IL
Three piece sectional sofa with an ottoman by Jay Spectre. Sofa details include drop down arm rests
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair

Harvey Probber Pair of Curved Front Sofas
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
blue mohair over refinished espresso tone legs.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair

Minotti Navy Blue Extra Long Sofa Made in Italy with Knoll Key West Pillows
By Minotti
Located in West Hartford, CT
wool and mohair blend navy blue fabric is really the cherry on top of the cake. The master
Category

Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Large Banana Form Curved Sofa in Blue Velvet, Denmark, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940-50s large size curved three-seat sofa in blue mohair fabric. The
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

George Smith “Signature" Scroll-Arm Armchair in Pale-Blue Mohair-Velvet
By George Smith
Located in Barrowford, GB
Armchair, dressed in their peerless, elegant, highly-seductive and sensationally-tactile Mohair-Velvet in a
Category

2010s British American Classical Sofas

Materials

Velvet

George Smith “Signature" Scroll-Arm Armchair in Pale-Blue Mohair-Velvet
By George Smith
Located in Barrowford, GB
armchair, dressed in their peerless, elegant, highly-seductive and sensationally-tactile mohair-velvet in a
Category

2010s British American Classical Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Danish 1940s Boesen Style Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat in Teal Velvet
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved two-seat sofa or in teal blue mohair wool fabric. The sofa
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

1930s Danish Navy Blue Mohair Sofa
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Oakland, CA
Three-seat sofa with dramatic flared arms in manner of Frits Henningsen. Solid wood frame with
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Mahogany, Mohair

1930s Danish Navy Blue Mohair Sofa
1930s Danish Navy Blue Mohair Sofa
H 29.5 in W 85 in D 30.25 in
Serpentine Sofa in Deep Blue Mohair by Vladimir Kagan
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Westport, CT
patinated brass bases as well as Lucite supports. Newly upholstered in deep blue mohair by Donghia.  
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Sofa with Wood Base Black Blue Mohair, 1980s
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Sofa with wood base black blue mohair, 1980s. Beautiful shape and
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Collection Angle Sofa in Blue Mohair
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Such a classic sofa and so beautiful. We gave this beauty an update with gorgeous blue mohair and
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

B & B Italia “Charles 2-Piece Sofa in Dark Blue Mohair
By B&B Italia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
B & B Italia 2-piece sectional sofa in dark blue Mohair. "Charles" sofas can be used separately or
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Mohair

Mid-Century Vladimir Kagan Aquamarin Wool Mohair Organic Serpentine Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Weesp, NL
Stunning gorgeous elegant and very stylish Serpentine sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan in 1950. This
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair

Vladimir Kagan Sectional in Deep Blue Mohair
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Westport, CT
1970s. Newly upholstered in deep blue mohair by Donghia. Walnut bases fully restored.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Large Gio Ponti Attributed Curved Sofa in Original Blue Floral Upholstery, 1930s
By Gio Ponti, Casa e Giardino
Located in The Hague, NL
for lounging. The sofa retains its original high quality upholstery in a blue mohair velvet with a
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut, Burl

Art Deco Sofa in the Hague School Style, Netherlands, 1920s
Located in Antwerp, BE
, characteristic of the Hague School. Upholstered in deep navy blue mohair velvet, the sofa is gently softened by a
Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Modular sectional sofa in blue mohair by Milo Baughman
Located in Hollywood, CA
A seven piece sectional sofa upholstered in dark blue mohair designed by Milo Baughman that can be
Category

Vintage 1960s American Sofas

Materials

Mohair

Vladimir Kagan for Directional Cloud Sofa Freshly Reupholstered in Mohair
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
Cloud sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional USA, circa 1970s freshly reupholstered in
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Set of Vladimir Kagan for Directional Cloud Sofas Newly Reupholstered in Mohair
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
freshly reupholstered in mohair, brass + Lucite each sofa measures: 28 ¾” H x 93 ¾” W x 49 ½” D x seat
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Togo sofa, Set of 3
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Togo sofa set with 5 seats by Ligne Roset in excellent condition, consisting of 2 twoseater sofa
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Mohair

Pair of Elegant Swedish Armchairs
Located in Hudson, NY
mohair cushions. Matching sofa available.
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Armchairs

Pair of Elegant Swedish Armchairs
Pair of Elegant Swedish Armchairs
H 30 in W 27 in D 30 in

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$1,550 / item
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Blue Mohair Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic blue mohair sofa available at 1stDibs. Each blue mohair sofa for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, mohair and wool. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect blue mohair sofa — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right blue mohair sofa, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Neoclassical styles are of considerable interest. A well-made blue mohair sofa has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Vladimir Kagan, Milo Baughman and Directional are consistently popular.

How Much is a Blue Mohair Sofa?

A blue mohair sofa can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $9,450, while the lowest priced sells for $3,800 and the highest can go for as much as $24,101.

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.

Questions About Blue Mohair Sofa
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    White, brown and gray go best with a navy blue suit. Generally, navy is considered a neutral, so most neutral tones tend to work well.