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Green velvet seventies sectional sofa in the style of COR TRIO, circa 1970
Green velvet seventies sectional sofa in the style of COR TRIO, circa 1970

Green velvet seventies sectional sofa in the style of COR TRIO, circa 1970

By COR

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Groovy modular sectional sofa in original green velvet fabric, circa 1970. Designer: Unknown

Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Custom Blush Pink Velvet Sectional Sofa with Maple Wood Base by Adesso Imports
Custom Blush Pink Velvet Sectional Sofa with Maple Wood Base by Adesso Imports

Custom Blush Pink Velvet Sectional Sofa with Maple Wood Base by Adesso Imports

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Custom midcentury style sectional sofa in plush velvet in blush pink with maple wood base. Made in

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Maple

Post-Modern Italian Two Seat Sofa in Wood and Creme Colored Velvet Upholstery
Post-Modern Italian Two Seat Sofa in Wood and Creme Colored Velvet Upholstery

Post-Modern Italian Two Seat Sofa in Wood and Creme Colored Velvet Upholstery

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Sofa, beech, fabric, Italy, 1970s This two-seat sofa dates from Italy in the 1970s and is designed

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Sofa in Raf Simons Velvet with Leather Trim
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Sofa in Raf Simons Velvet with Leather Trim

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Sofa in Raf Simons Velvet with Leather Trim

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

Simons teal velvet with leather trim. Conceived in 1957, The Janus sofa was introduced in 1957 and is

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Sofà Michetta two seater Sofa by Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia

Sofà Michetta two seater Sofa by Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia

By Meritalia, Gaetano Pesce

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Michetta sofa by Gaetano Pesce features an eclectic design that challenges traditional

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Gianfranco Frattini Brown Velvet Sesann Lounge Chair for Cassina, 1972
Gianfranco Frattini Brown Velvet Sesann Lounge Chair for Cassina, 1972

Gianfranco Frattini Brown Velvet Sesann Lounge Chair for Cassina, 1972

By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina

Located in Vicenza, IT

Italian manufacturer Cassina. They features brown alpaca velvet upholstery and a chrome tubular cage as

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Handmade Anki Sofa in Velvet Upholstery & Ribbed Walnut Base by Nolita Harbour
Handmade Anki Sofa in Velvet Upholstery & Ribbed Walnut Base by Nolita Harbour

Handmade Anki Sofa in Velvet Upholstery & Ribbed Walnut Base by Nolita Harbour

Located in Carvalhosa, PT

Anki Sofa combines modern elegance with exceptional comfort, continuing the refined design language

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Velvet, Walnut

Moooi Double Seat Sofa So Good in Velvet Upholstery with Polished Aluminum Feet
Moooi Double Seat Sofa So Good in Velvet Upholstery with Polished Aluminum Feet

Moooi Double Seat Sofa So Good in Velvet Upholstery with Polished Aluminum Feet

By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Sofa So Good by Marcel Wanders studio is a modular sofa system made of generous proportions and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

1960s Long Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet Tuxedo Sofa in Style of Paul McCobb
1960s Long Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet Tuxedo Sofa in Style of Paul McCobb

1960s Long Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet Tuxedo Sofa in Style of Paul McCobb

By Paul McCobb

Located in Elkton, MD

A stunning oversized tuxedo sofa featuring original Jack Lenor Larsen polychrome velvet upholstery

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

FINE GEORGE SMITH HOWARD SiGNATURE SCROLL ARM SOFA MULBERRY FLYING DUCKS VELVET
FINE GEORGE SMITH HOWARD SiGNATURE SCROLL ARM SOFA MULBERRY FLYING DUCKS VELVET

FINE GEORGE SMITH HOWARD SiGNATURE SCROLL ARM SOFA MULBERRY FLYING DUCKS VELVET

By George Smith, Mulberry

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Smith Signature Scroll Arm large sofa with feather filled back and base cushions upholstered with the

Category

20th Century English Country Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Beech, Oak

All Night Sofa
All Night Sofa

All Night Sofa

Located in Paris, FR

Sofa Small All Night 2 seater with wooden structure. Upholstered and covered with smooth velvet in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Tanner Sofa
Tanner Sofa

Tanner Sofa

$16,000Sale Price / item|20% Off

Tanner Sofa

Located in Paris, FR

Sofa Tanner with solid wood structure, upholstered and covered with soft green velvet fabric

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Ash

French 19th Century Sofa
French 19th Century Sofa

French 19th Century Sofa

Located in Stockbridge, GA

This Charming French Louis XV Sofa is made of walnut with a creme velvet fabric.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Theodor Sofa
Theodor Sofa

Theodor Sofa

$13,727Sale Price / item|20% Off

Theodor Sofa

Located in Paris, FR

Sofa Theodor with solid wood structure, upholstered and covered with cotton velvet fabric in faded

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Ash

Lander Sofa
Lander Sofa

Lander Sofa

$7,479Sale Price / item|20% Off

Lander Sofa

Located in Paris, FR

Sofa Lander with solid wood structure, upholstered and covered with high quality blue velvet

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Wood

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Sofas in Raf Simons Velvet w/ Leather
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Sofas in Raf Simons Velvet w/ Leather

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Sofas in Raf Simons Velvet w/ Leather

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Dallas, TX

a Raf Simons teal velvet with leather trim. Conceived in 1957, The Janus sofa was introduced in

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Italian White Sofa
Italian White Sofa

Italian White Sofa

Located in Cantù, IT

Sofa made in Italy with side decorations. Legno intagliato dorato Rivestito in stufato prestigioso

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Style Sofa
Louis XVI Style Sofa

Louis XVI Style Sofa

Located in London, GB

vibrant burnt orange ribbed velvet, the sofa is accented by traditional nailhead trim and accompanied by a

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Shane Modern Sofa
Shane Modern Sofa

Shane Modern Sofa

$5,200 / item

Shane Modern Sofa

Located in Westwood, NJ

With a Klismos-inspired shape, this simple sofa is defined by a long and low, curving back atop a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Streamlined Moderne Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

21st Century Burton 3-Seater Sofa in Velvet and Legs in Hand-carved Wood
21st Century Burton 3-Seater Sofa in Velvet and Legs in Hand-carved Wood

21st Century Burton 3-Seater Sofa in Velvet and Legs in Hand-carved Wood

By Jumbo Collection

Located in Cantù, Lombardia

Chester pattern on velvet, an element that denotes the sartorial skills of Jumbo Collection. Burton 3

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Mr. Jones 3-seaters Sofa, 100% Cotton Velvet Siege, Natural Oak legs with Brass
Mr. Jones 3-seaters Sofa, 100% Cotton Velvet Siege, Natural Oak legs with Brass

Mr. Jones 3-seaters Sofa, 100% Cotton Velvet Siege, Natural Oak legs with Brass

By Duistt

Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT

Mr. Jones Armchair, 100% Cotton Velvet, by Duistt MR. JONES armchair, crafted with great attention

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Italian Sofa Versailles Style
Italian Sofa Versailles Style

Italian Sofa Versailles Style

Located in Cantù, IT

Sofa made in Italy with the finest prices, brass and velvet. it was created taking inspiration from

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas

Materials

Brass

Martin Borenstein Sofa
Martin Borenstein Sofa

Martin Borenstein Sofa

By Martin Borenstein

Located in Los Angeles, CA

velvet alpaca with tan suede trim. The sofa features a walnut side table with three lighting elements

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

"Capri" Sofa DENMARK - 1958
"Capri" Sofa DENMARK - 1958

"Capri" Sofa DENMARK - 1958

By Johannes Andersen

Located in Forest, BE

Designed in 1958 by Danish designer Johannes Andersen, the Capri model embodies the essence of post-war Scandinavian modernism. Its fluid, sculptural lines are balanced by the lightn...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

19th Century French Sofa
19th Century French Sofa

19th Century French Sofa

Located in Atlanta, GA

velvet on the armrests, adding character without compromising its charm. This sofa is not only visually

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Dino Sofa, by ATRA
Dino Sofa, by ATRA

Dino Sofa, by ATRA

$15,300 / item

Dino Sofa, by ATRA

By ATRA, Alexander Andersson Diaz

Located in New York, NY

The Dino Sofa, by ATRA [Alexander Andersson Diaz] L 2450 mm / 96.5” D 1090 mm / 42.9” H 810 mm

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut, Fabric, Textile

"Soriana" Sofa in Green Velvet by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1969
"Soriana" Sofa in Green Velvet by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1969

"Soriana" Sofa in Green Velvet by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1969

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina

Located in Utrecht, NL

. Condition: In very good condition. The sofa is upholstered in premium green velvet fabric. Each of our items

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Mr. Jones 3-seaters Sofa, Pink Velvet, Natural Limed Oak with Brass details legs
Mr. Jones 3-seaters Sofa, Pink Velvet, Natural Limed Oak with Brass details legs

Mr. Jones 3-seaters Sofa, Pink Velvet, Natural Limed Oak with Brass details legs

By Duistt

Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT

Mr. Jones Armchair, 100% Cotton Velvet, by Duistt MR. JONES armchair, crafted with great attention

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Nino Zoncada, Sofa
Nino Zoncada, Sofa

Nino Zoncada, Sofa

By Nino Zoncada

Located in London, GB

c.1950s Cherry wood, padded velvet H90 x W114 x D50 cm

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Sultana Sofa Ebony Veneer
Sultana Sofa Ebony Veneer

Sultana Sofa Ebony Veneer

By Koket

Located in Manassas, VA

Recline like royalty on the curvaceous Sultana Sofa. With beautiful wood detailing sweeping across

Category

2010s Portuguese Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Ebony

Postmodern Rondell Round Sofa in Velvet Fabric for Entrée, 1980
Postmodern Rondell Round Sofa in Velvet Fabric for Entrée, 1980

Postmodern Rondell Round Sofa in Velvet Fabric for Entrée, 1980

Located in Berlin, DE

The Postmodern Rondell Round Sofa in luxurious velvet fabric, designed in the vibrant 1980s, is an

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Metal

Eclipse sofa, by ATRA
Eclipse sofa, by ATRA

Eclipse sofa, by ATRA

$17,000 / item

Eclipse sofa, by ATRA

By Alexander Andersson Diaz, ATRA

Located in New York, NY

The Eclipse Sofa, by ATRA [Alexander Andersson Diaz] L 2550 mm / 100.4” D 1110 mm / 43.7” H 595 mm

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Modular three-Seater Hanabira Sofa by Maker Murmurio, Moss Green Velvet
Modular three-Seater Hanabira Sofa by Maker Murmurio, Moss Green Velvet

Modular three-Seater Hanabira Sofa by Maker Murmurio, Moss Green Velvet

By Murmurio

Located in Lordelo, PT

Hanabira is a versatile modular sofa inspired by the delicate beauty of flower petals. Its

Category

2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

Modular three-Seater Hanabira Sofa by Maker Murmurio, Taupe Velvet handcrafted
Modular three-Seater Hanabira Sofa by Maker Murmurio, Taupe Velvet handcrafted

Modular three-Seater Hanabira Sofa by Maker Murmurio, Taupe Velvet handcrafted

By Murmurio

Located in Lordelo, PT

Hanabira is a versatile modular sofa inspired by the delicate beauty of flower petals. Its

Category

2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

Afonso Sofa, Royal Stranger
Afonso Sofa, Royal Stranger

Afonso Sofa, Royal Stranger

By Royal Stranger

Located in Geneve, CH

Afonso sofa, Royal Stranger Dimensions: 102 x 220 x 84 cm Materials: Velvet, walnut wood and

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Modular Four-Seater Hanabira Sofa by Maker Murmurio, Green Velvet Fabric
Modular Four-Seater Hanabira Sofa by Maker Murmurio, Green Velvet Fabric

Modular Four-Seater Hanabira Sofa by Maker Murmurio, Green Velvet Fabric

By Murmurio

Located in Lordelo, PT

Hanabira is a versatile modular sofa inspired by the delicate beauty of flower petals. Its

Category

2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

Vintage High Back Sofa, Inspired by Gio Ponti Sofa, Italy, 1960s
Vintage High Back Sofa, Inspired by Gio Ponti Sofa, Italy, 1960s

Vintage High Back Sofa, Inspired by Gio Ponti Sofa, Italy, 1960s

By Gio Ponti

Located in San Francisco, CA

Classic Mid-Century Modern three-seater sofa in the style of Gio Ponti, circa 1960. This piece

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

Jade Sofa by Atelier Linné
Jade Sofa by Atelier Linné

Jade Sofa by Atelier Linné

By Atelier Linné

Located in Paris, FR

the sofa are piped. It's available in 15 velvet colors. Please note that the velvet is included in the

Category

2010s French Minimalist Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Stella Sofa by Domkapa
Stella Sofa by Domkapa

Stella Sofa by Domkapa

Located in Geneve, CH

Stella Sofa by Domkapa Materials: Velvet (Aldan 2928), walnut stained ash. Dimensions: W 293 x D

Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Ash

002 Classic Sofa - 9ft
002 Classic Sofa - 9ft

002 Classic Sofa - 9ft

Located in Westlake Village, CA

TIMELESS STRUCTURE MADE FOR COMFORT Made-to-order by masters of their craft, the Classic Sofa is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Velvet, Oak, Down

002 Classic Sofa - 8ft
002 Classic Sofa - 8ft

002 Classic Sofa - 8ft

Located in Westlake Village, CA

TIMELESS STRUCTURE MADE FOR COMFORT Made-to-order by masters of their craft, the Classic Sofa is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Velvet, Oak, Down

Les Bains Sofa by Tristan Auer
Les Bains Sofa by Tristan Auer

Les Bains Sofa by Tristan Auer

By Tristan Auer

Located in Paris, FR

Les Bains Sofa Designed in 2015 by Tristan Auer for the Hotel Les Bains in Paris, this basket sofa

Category

2010s French Minimalist Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Versailles Sofa - Boca Do Lobo
Versailles Sofa - Boca Do Lobo

Versailles Sofa - Boca Do Lobo

Located in Rio Tinto, PT

creation of this modern sofa. Boca do Lobo opens the way to freedom and the need of bringing extravagant

Category

2010s Portuguese Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Resin, Acrylic, Wood

Heritage Collection Rivoli 3-Seat Sofa
Heritage Collection Rivoli 3-Seat Sofa

Heritage Collection Rivoli 3-Seat Sofa

Located in Miami, FL

The Rivoli is upholstered in dark taupe velvet with tufted back and seat. With arms gently curving

Category

2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Naked Sofa Combo 3
Naked Sofa Combo 3

Naked Sofa Combo 3

$21,188 / item

Naked Sofa Combo 3

By Mambo Unlimited Ideas

Located in Lisbon, PT

Naked sofa reveals sculptural and organic shapes meant to embrace the user and encourage to stay

Category

2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot Sectional Corner Sofa in Green Velvet
Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot Sectional Corner Sofa in Green Velvet

Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot Sectional Corner Sofa in Green Velvet

By Mario Sabot, Willy Rizzo

Located in Waalwijk, NL

cushions as well as the frame are upholstered in a green velvet fabric by Kvadrat. This sofa is based on

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

'Elliptique' Sofa by Bernard Govin, 1965
'Elliptique' Sofa by Bernard Govin, 1965

'Elliptique' Sofa by Bernard Govin, 1965

By Saporiti, Bernard Govin

Located in New York, NY

The 'Elliptique' Sofa by Bernard Govin, 1965 produced by Saporiti Italia, Besnate, Italy

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

"Denis" Sofa by Guillerme & Chambron, 1960s
"Denis" Sofa by Guillerme & Chambron, 1960s

"Denis" Sofa by Guillerme & Chambron, 1960s

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in New York, NY

The “Denis” sofa by Guillerme & Chambron, designed for the French brand Votre Maison, features

Category

20th Century French Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Swedish Modern Oversized Sofa, Sweden, 1930s
Swedish Modern Oversized Sofa, Sweden, 1930s

Swedish Modern Oversized Sofa, Sweden, 1930s

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Elegant, oversized Swedish Modern sofa, in a U-formed design, slightly shorter on one end. Mahogany

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Luxurious 1980s Channel Tufted Sofa by Directional
Luxurious 1980s Channel Tufted Sofa by Directional

Luxurious 1980s Channel Tufted Sofa by Directional

By Directional

Located in Raleigh, NC

reupholstered in brown velvet, providing plush surface with rich color depth. The velvet pile enhances the

Category

Vintage 1980s Hollywood Regency Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Hardwood

Dust Sofa 3-Seater
Dust Sofa 3-Seater

Dust Sofa 3-Seater

$3,904 / item

Dust Sofa 3-Seater

By Mambo Unlimited Ideas

Located in Lisbon, PT

Dust sofa is a tribute to comfort and discreet elegance. With a comfy structure and available in

Category

2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Napoleon III sofa , restored
Napoleon III sofa , restored

Napoleon III sofa , restored

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Napoleon III sofa restored two chairs are offered in another ad

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Dust Sofa 2-Seat
Dust Sofa 2-Seat

Dust Sofa 2-Seat

$3,660 / item

Dust Sofa 2-Seat

By Mambo Unlimited Ideas

Located in Lisbon, PT

Dust sofa is a tribute to comfort and discreet elegance. With a comfy structure and available in

Category

2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Egg Sofa, By ATRA
Egg Sofa, By ATRA

Egg Sofa, By ATRA

$19,872 / item

Egg Sofa, By ATRA

By Alexander Andersson Diaz, ATRA

Located in New York, NY

The Egg Sofa, by ATRA [Alexander Andersson Diaz] SMALL VERSION L 2500 mm / 98.4” D 955 mm / 37.6

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

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Brown Velvet Sofas For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of brown velvet sofas is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique brown velvet sofas was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, velvet and wood. Find 1915 antique and vintage brown velvet sofas at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 679 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Brown velvet sofas have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern brown velvet sofas are consistently popular styles. Many brown velvet sofas are appealing in their simplicity, but Mario Bellini, Cassina and B&B Italia produced popular brown velvet sofas that are worth a look.

How Much are Brown Velvet Sofas?

Prices for brown velvet sofas can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, brown velvet sofas begin at $0 and can go as high as $208,512, while the average can fetch as much as $7,889.

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 Brown Velvet Sofas
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Deciding 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.