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Sculptural Sofa by ISA in Blue Velvet
Located in London, GB
A stylish Italian sculptural sofa by ISA. On turned cherrywood legs and newly upholstered in blue velvet.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
H 29.14 in. W 57.49 in. D 37.8 in.
Italian Midcentury Sofa in Blue Buttoned Velvet
Located in London, GB
An Italian two-seat settee in the style of Arflex, with detailed buttoned back and angular shape, supported on black enameled legs. Newly upholstered in a ribbed blue or grey velvet.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Beech
H 33.08 in. W 55.12 in. D 29.14 in.
Italian Midcentury Sofa in Blue Buttoned Velvet
Located in London, GB
An Italian two-seat settee in the style of Arflex, with detailed buttoned back and angular shape, supported on black enameled legs. Newly upholstered in a ribbed blue or grey velvet.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Beech
H 33.08 in. W 55.12 in. D 29.14 in.
Sculptural Sofa by ISA in Blue Velvet
Located in London, GB
A stylish Italian sculptural sofa by ISA. On turned cherrywood legs and newly upholstered in blue velvet.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Beech
H 29.14 in. W 57.49 in. D 37.8 in.
Italian Midcentury Sofa in Blue Buttoned Velvet
Located in London, GB
An Italian two-seat settee in the style of Arflex, with detailed buttoned back and angular shape, supported on black enameled legs. Newly upholstered in a ribbed blue or grey velvet.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Beech
H 33.08 in. W 55.12 in. D 29.14 in.
Italian Midcentury Sofa in Blue Buttoned Velvet
Located in London, GB
An Italian two-seat settee in the style of Arflex, with detailed buttoned back and angular shape, supported on black enameled legs. Newly upholstered in a ribbed blue or grey velvet.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Beech
H 33.08 in. W 55.12 in. D 29.14 in.
Italian Midcentury Sofa in Blue Buttoned Velvet
Located in London, GB
An Italian two-seat settee in the style of Arflex, with detailed buttoned back and angular shape, supported on black enameled legs. Newly upholstered in a ribbed blue or grey velvet.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Beech
H 33.08 in. W 55.12 in. D 29.14 in.
Italian Midcentury Sofa in Blue Buttoned Velvet
Located in London, GB
An Italian two-seat settee in the style of Arflex, with detailed buttoned back and angular shape, supported on black enameled legs. Newly upholstered in ribbed blue or grey velvet.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Beech
H 33.08 in. W 55.12 in. D 29.14 in.
Italian Midcentury Sofa in Blue Buttoned Velvet
Located in London, GB
An Italian two-seat settee in the style of Arflex, with detailed buttoned back and angular shape, supported on black enameled legs. Newly upholstered in a ribbed blue or grey velvet.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Beech
H 33.08 in. W 55.12 in. D 29.14 in.
Italian Midcentury Sofa in Blue Buttoned Velvet
Located in London, GB
An Italian two-seat settee in the style of Arflex, with detailed buttoned back and angular shape, supported on black enameled legs. Newly upholstered in a ribbed blue or grey velvet.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Beech
H 33.08 in. W 55.12 in. D 29.14 in.
Italian Midcentury Sofa in Blue Buttoned Velvet
Located in London, GB
An Italian two-seat settee in the style of Arflex, with detailed buttoned back and angular shape, supported on black enameled legs. Newly upholstered in a ribbed blue or grey velvet.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Beech
H 33.08 in. W 55.12 in. D 29.14 in.
Italian Midcentury Sofa in Blue Buttoned Velvet
Located in London, GB
An Italian two-seat settee in the style of Arflex, with detailed buttoned back and angular shape, supported on black enameled legs. Newly upholstered in ribbed blue or grey velvet.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Beech
H 33.08 in. W 55.12 in. D 29.14 in.
Italian Midcentury Sofa in Blue Buttoned Velvet
Located in London, GB
An Italian two-seat settee in the style of Arflex, with detailed buttoned back and angular shape, supported on black enameled legs. Newly upholstered in a ribbed blue or grey velvet.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Beech
H 33.08 in. W 55.12 in. D 29.14 in.
Italian Midcentury Sofa in Blue Buttoned Velvet
Located in London, GB
An Italian two-seat settee in the style of Arflex, with detailed buttoned back and angular shape, supported on black enameled legs. Newly upholstered in ribbed blue or grey velvet.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Beech
H 33.08 in. W 55.12 in. D 29.14 in.
Sculptural Sofa by ISA in Blue Velvet
Located in London, GB
A stylish Italian sculptural sofa by ISA. On turned cherrywood legs and newly upholstered in blue velvet.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Beech
H 29.14 in. W 57.49 in. D 37.8 in.
Italian Midcentury Sofa in Blue Buttoned Velvet
Located in London, GB
An Italian two-seat settee in the style of Arflex, with detailed buttoned back and angular shape, supported on black enameled legs. Newly upholstered in a ribbed blue or grey velvet.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
H 33.08 in. W 55.12 in. D 29.14 in.
Italian Midcentury Sofa in Blue Buttoned Velvet
Located in London, GB
An Italian two-seat settee in the style of Arflex, with detailed buttoned back and angular shape, supported on black enameled legs. Newly upholstered in a ribbed blue or grey velvet.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Beech
H 33.08 in. W 55.12 in. D 29.14 in.
Sculptural Sofa by ISA in Blue Velvet
Located in London, GB
A stylish Italian sculptural sofa by ISA. On turned cherrywood legs and newly upholstered in blue velvet.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Beech
H 29.14 in. W 57.49 in. D 37.8 in.
Italian Midcentury Sofa in Blue Buttoned Velvet
Located in London, GB
An Italian two-seat settee in the style of Arflex, with detailed buttoned back and angular shape, supported on black enameled legs. Newly upholstered in a ribbed blue or grey velvet.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
H 33.08 in. W 55.12 in. D 29.14 in.
Sculptural Sofa by ISA in Blue Velvet
Located in London, GB
A stylish Italian sculptural sofa by ISA. On turned cherrywood legs and newly upholstered in blue velvet.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Beech
H 29.14 in. W 57.49 in. D 37.8 in.
Sculptural Sofa by ISA in Blue Velvet
Located in London, GB
A stylish Italian sculptural sofa by ISA. On turned cherrywood legs and newly upholstered in blue velvet.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Beech
H 29.14 in. W 57.49 in. D 37.8 in.
Sculptural Sofa by ISA in Blue Velvet
Located in London, GB
A stylish Italian sculptural sofa by ISA. On turned cherrywood legs and newly upholstered in blue velvet.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Beech
H 29.14 in. W 57.49 in. D 37.8 in.
Bretz Monster Velvet Sofa Blue Three-Seat Couch Velours Huge Sofa
Located in Cologne, DE
Bretz Monster velvet sofa blue three-seat couch velours huge sofa.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 31.5 in. W 96.46 in. D 55.12 in.
20th Century Navy Blue Velvet Atlantis Sofa, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Atlantis sofa from the 1960s, produced in Czech Republic - at the moment they are unique. Due to their dimensions, they perfectly blend in even in small apartments providing comfort ...
Category
20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
H 31.5 in. W 90.56 in. D 35.44 in.
Round Blue Velvet Sofa
By VG New Trend
Located in Milan, IT
This timeless and sophisticated sofa is distinctive for is enveloping shape, created by the back and armrests. Its sinuous silhouette is elegantly upholstered with a rich blue shade ...
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Other
H 37.41 in. W 120.08 in. D 55.12 in.
Blue Velvet Sofa with Brass Legs
By Troy Smith Studio
Located in Firenze, IT
Flute sofa
Contemporary and timeless this classically modern designed sofa is made by hand and designed by Troy Smith in. This sofa is a real statement maker and truly one of a kind...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
H 42 in. W 88 in. D 34 in.
Mid-Century Modern Faux Bamboo Blue Velvet Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern Faux Bamboo Blue Velvet Sofa. The sofa has a chrome frame with a faux bamboo pattern upholstered in blue velvet.
Measures: 92" W x 36" D x 30.5" H (to top of ba...
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
H 30.5 in. W 92 in. D 36 in.
Blue Velvet Sofa With Brass Legs
By Troy Smith Studio
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Flute Sofa
Contemporary and timeless this classically modern designed sofa is made by hand and designed by Troy Smith in. This sofa is a real statement maker and truly one of a kind,...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
H 42 in. W 88 in. D 34 in.
Marco Zanuso Sleep-O-Matic Blue Velvet Sofa
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Madrid, ES
Three-seat sofa bed, model Sleep-O-Matic, designed by Marco Zanuso for Arflex. Upholstered in blue velvet, foam padding, metal structure. Manufactured in Italy in the 1950s-1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 30.32 in. W 77.56 in. D 34.65 in.
Blue Velvet Sofa by Arne Norell, 1950s
By Arne Norell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Norell, sofa, fabric and wood, Sweden, 1950s
A freestanding three-seat sofa with “drumstick” legs of ebonized beech. The backrest is high and buttoned. the backrest flows ove...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 33.67 in. W 80.71 in. D 33.47 in.
Lustrous Mid-Century Modern Blue Velvet Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern muted prussian blue velvet sofa. A vintage design with beautiful lines fully restored with the works. Supremely comfortable and luxurious, like-new condition. Newl...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
H 34 in. W 83 in. D 36.5 in.
Vladimir Kagan American Mid-Century Navy Blue Velvet Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century style sofa with abstract shape, navy blue Colefax and Fowler velvet upholstery, and button tufted backrest (attributed to Vladimir Kagan).
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
H 32.5 in. W 93 in. D 29 in.
Pair of French Art Deco 1930s Blue Velvet Sofa's
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of French Art Deco 1930s blue velvet kidney shaped sofa's resting on sycamore carved feet.
This is a true pair of sofa's, one is the mirror image of the other.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Velvet
H 43 in. W 108 in. D 39 in.
Italian Mid-Century Comma-Shaped Blue Velvet Sofa with Metal Legs, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century comma-shaped blue velvet sofa with metal legs, 1950s
Comma-shaped blue velvet sofa with metal legs and brass tip.
1950s
Excellent condition, completely reuph...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 32.68 in. W 89.38 in. D 37.8 in.
Custom Tufted Blue Velvet Sofa with Brass Base by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom tufted sofa with brass base, in blue velvet by Adesso Imports. Can be made in different sizes, colors and fabrics or a different metal for the base.
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
H 27 in. W 110 in. D 34 in.
Slim Blue Velvet Sofa, Designed by Matthias Demacker, Made in Italy
By Matthias Demacker
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Modular and customizable Sofa with die-cast aluminum legs, polished chrome finish.
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Designed by Matth...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
H 29 in. W 91 in. D 31.5 in.
Custom Tufted Aqua Blue Velvet Sofa with Brass Base by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom tufted sofa with brass base, in aqua blue velvet by Adesso Imports. Can be made in different colors and fabrics or a different metal for the base.
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
H 27 in. W 110 in. D 34 in.
Kho Liang Ie C684 wood and blue velvet sofa for Artifort, 60s
By Kho Liang Ie, Artifort
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
Kho Liang Ie C684 three-seat sofa for Artifort. Good condition consistent with age and use.
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 27.56 in. W 70.87 in. D 35.44 in.
1950s Blue Velvet Sleeper Sofa
Located in New York, NY
1950s sleeper sofa / daybed in blue velvet. Nice sofa which converts to a bed. Has sculptural oak legs and oak trim.
Measures (as a sofa) 78" W x 34.5" D x 29" H.
As a bed 46.5" D...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Oak
H 29 in. W 78 in. D 34.5 in.
Boomerang Blue Sofa in Velvet, 1950s
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, blue velvet and blond wood, Italy, 1950s
This boomerang sofa features a variation in height of the back with a lower wave effect towards the middle. The ten tapered delicate...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 28.75 in. W 125.99 in. D 51.19 in.
Sofa Lounge Faded Blue Velvet Upholstered
Located in Paris, FR
Sofa lounge faded blue upholstered with
velvet, structure in solid wood with brass legs.
Fire retardent treated velvet.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sofas
Materials
Brass
H 29.14 in. W 97.64 in. D 40.95 in.
Blue Sky Sofa with Velvet Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
Sofa blue sky with structure in solid wood
and covered with blue sky velvet fabric.
Feet in gold satinated metal.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 34.65 in. W 70.87 in. D 37.01 in.
Bretz Gaudi Designer Velvet Sofa Blue Three-Seat Couch Récamière
By Bretz
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you a Bretz Gaudi designer velvet sofa blue three-seat couch récamière.
Product measures in centimeters:
Depth: 84
Width: 208
Height: 94
Seat-height: 47
Rest...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
H 37.01 in. W 81.89 in. D 33.08 in.
Versailles Sofa in Royal Blue Velvet
By Boca Do Lobo
Located in New York, NY
The creativity and rich decoration of the Versailles Palace contributed to the inspiration of the creation of this exuberant sofa. Boca do Lobo opens the way to freedom and the need ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Velvet, Acrylic, Resin
H 28.35 in. W 99.22 in. D 33.08 in.
Italian Vintage New Blue Velvet 2-Seat Sofa, 1950s
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Rome, IT
Mid-Century Modern sofa, designed and produced in Italy during the 1950s.
The upholstery is new with high quality cotton blue velvet, we have also worked on the iron legs with new...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Iron
H 33.08 in. W 54.34 in. D 33.08 in.
Mansfield Sofa in Blue Velvet with Brass Base
By Essential Home
Located in New York, NY
A sofa that combines some details from mid-century style with a contemporary design vision.
Materials: polished brass and velvet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
H 34.26 in. W 38.98 in. D 133.86 in.
Sofa Round Capitonné, Blue Velvet Fabric, Made in Italy
By VG New Trend
Located in Quinto di Treviso, Treviso
VG furniture represent luxury in terms of exclusivity, distinction and high quality. They are the result of sophisticated and exclusive design with a strong identity and are the outc...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
H 37.41 in. W 120.08 in. D 55.12 in.
Contemporary Blue Upholstered Velvet Sofa by Azucena 'B'
By Azucena
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
A beautiful sofa, newly upholstered with high-quality velvety fabric in a warm, intense blue. Manufactured by the famous Italian brand Azucena. The form, as simple as it is Minimalis...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet
H 33.86 in. W 74.81 in. D 33.86 in.
Contemporary Blue Upholstered Velvet Sofa by Azucena 'a'
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
A beautiful sofa, newly upholstered with high-quality velvety fabric in a warm, intense blue. Manufactured by the famous Italian brand Azucena. The form, as simple as it is Minimalis...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet
H 33.86 in. W 74.81 in. D 33.86 in.
Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Blue Velvet
Located in Greenwich, CT
This Mid-Century Modern inspired sofa (known as "The Carlton") was hand built at our studio in Norwalk, Connecticut. The three cushioned sofa features sleek track arms and firm loose...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
H 34 in. W 90 in. D 37 in.
Modern UK Sofa in Blue Teal Velvet and Golden Details, Chesterfield Sofa
By Bessa
Located in Oporto, PT
1. Product description:
The “UK” sofa is made with high-end velvet tissue which enhances the comfort of this piece. The brass base is protected with a high-end anti-stain varnish to...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Brass, Brass
H 30.71 in. W 95.28 in. D 39.38 in.
Savoi tufted sofa blue velvet
By Pier Luigi Frighetto by Black Tie
Located in Montorso Vicentino, Venice
Sofa with structure in solid wood, with crossed elastic belt spring system. Padding in high-resilience polyurethane foam, upholstery in thermo-bonded fibre with stretch jersey. Seat ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
H 31.5 in. W 102.37 in. D 35.44 in.
Space Age Blue Velvet 'Loop' Sofa by Bretz, 1980s
By Bretz
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Blue velvet lounge “Loop” sofa designed by Bretz, Germany, 1980s. Very contemporary and comfortable lounge sofa in a very good vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century German Space Age Sofas
Materials
Velvet
H 33.47 in. W 78.75 in. D 35.44 in.
Two-Seat Sofa in Original Blue Velvet, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Den Haag, NL
Two seat sofa in original blue Velvet, Italy 1950s
We have also two matching armchairs available.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
H 32.29 in. W 75.99 in. D 33.08 in.
Paradisoterrestre Mantilla Sofa 225 in Blue Velvet by Kazuhide Takahama
By ParadisoTerrestre, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in New York, NY
It suits to the silence and quiet elegance of the morning light while in the evening it’s right for very large or smaller rooms. So mutable and perfect to change its cloth in a flash...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
H 27.56 in. W 88.59 in. D 33.86 in.
Gianfranco Ferré Home King Sofa in Petroleum Blue Cotton Velvet
By Gianfranco Ferre Home
Located in Cantu, IT
Regal und luxurious, the three-seat sofa king features a classical style carved structure. The blue velvet upholstery and the sinuous and captivating shapes of the cushions make the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam, Beech, Velvet
H 39.77 in. W 94.49 in. D 37.41 in.
Custom Capitone "Carmen" Tufted Blue Green Velvet Sofa by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spectacular custom Capitone "Carmen" tufted sofa by Adesso Imports upholstered in blue green Belgium velvet. Every side of the sofa is tufted, even the back. Can be made in different...
Category
2010s American Sofas
Materials
Velvet
H 31 in. W 100 in. D 34 in.
Sofa Venezia EticaLiving, Blue Fabric and Velvet, Made in Italy
By VG-VGnewtrend
Located in Quinto di Treviso, Treviso
Eticaliving: A philosophy that becomes matter
The project Eticaliving, a cobranding between Slow+Fashion+Design and VGnewtrend, was created to meet a market need, increasingly fel...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
H 24.41 in. W 125.99 in. D 39.38 in.
Sofa Attributed to Gio Ponti in Blue Velvet, Restored 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant and large corner sofa attributed to Gio Ponti from the 1950s. The sofa is L-shaped, i.e. a corner containing 5 seats. The peculiarity of the sofa is its design of the armrest...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
H 36.62 in. W 165.36 in. D 34.26 in.
Modern Two Cushion Sofa in Dark Blue Velvet
Located in Greenwich, CT
Our modern two cushion sofa is upholstered in a dark blue velvet with an infinity cotton feel and features a light blue polyester trim. This sofa is handmade with poplar wood and fin...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Polyester, Poplar, Walnut
H 30 in. W 84 in. D 36 in.
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Blue Velvet Sofas For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of blue velvet sofas available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, velvet and plastic, all blue velvet sofas available were constructed with great care. Find 46 antique and vintage blue velvet sofas at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 82 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of blue velvet sofas available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Blue velvet sofas bearing Modern or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Not every interior allows for large blue velvet sofas, so small blue velvet sofas measuring 19.69 inches across are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made blue velvet sofas over the years, but those made by Modshop, Amura and Dunbar are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Blue Velvet Sofas?
Prices for blue velvet sofas start at $1,270 and top out at $98,000 with the average selling for $7,688.
Finding the Right Sofas for You
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for a sofa, 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. 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.
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 antique, new and vintage sofas on 1stDibs.
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