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Minotti Andersen Three Seater Slim Sofa
Minotti Andersen Three Seater Slim Sofa

Minotti Andersen Three Seater Slim Sofa

$9,970Sale Price / item|30% Off

Minotti Andersen Three Seater Slim Sofa

By Rodolfo Dordoni

Located in Rochester, England

Introducing the Minotti Andersen Slim Sofa by Rodolfo Dordoni, a stunning addition to any modern

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Brown Velvet Soriana Living Room Set for Cassina, 1969
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Brown Velvet Soriana Living Room Set for Cassina, 1969

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Brown Velvet Soriana Living Room Set for Cassina, 1969

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina

Located in Vicenza, IT

-upholstered with brown velvet. Winner of the “Compasso d’Oro” prize in 1970, it is one of their notable

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Giuseppe de Vivo Sofa, 1935
Giuseppe de Vivo Sofa, 1935

Giuseppe de Vivo Sofa, 1935

By Giuseppe De Vivo 1

Located in Milan, IT

Giuseppe de Vivo sofa, 1935. Beautiful padded velvet sofa by Giuseppe de Vivo. The chromed

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Mid Century Danish Curved Sofa c. 1950's
Mid Century Danish Curved Sofa c. 1950's

Mid Century Danish Curved Sofa c. 1950's

Located in Long Island City, NY

Mid-Century Danish curved sofa c. 1950's, newly reupholstered in a heavy burgundy velvet.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Howard Keith for HK Furniture 'Diplomat' Sofa
Howard Keith for HK Furniture 'Diplomat' Sofa

Howard Keith for HK Furniture 'Diplomat' Sofa

By Howard Keith

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Howard Keith for HK Furniture, 'Diplomat' sofa, velvet, chrome-plated steel, United Kingdom, 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s British Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Margot 280 Sofa by Munna
Margot 280 Sofa by Munna

Margot 280 Sofa by Munna

Located in Geneve, CH

Margot 280 Sofa by Munna Dimensions: D 137 x W 280 x H 93 cm. SH: 46 cm. Materials: Wood, foam

Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Pascal Modular Curve Sofa
Pascal Modular Curve Sofa

Pascal Modular Curve Sofa

By Michael Felix

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Pascal Modular allows for unlimited configurations in curved and straight options. Each piece is wrapped in down and feather to maximize comfort lounging. Includes arm pillows an...

Category

2010s American Sofas

Materials

Leather, Bouclé, Velvet, Wood

Vintage Boho Camel Slipper Sofa
Vintage Boho Camel Slipper Sofa

Vintage Boho Camel Slipper Sofa

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Embrace the sophisticated lounge aesthetic of this exceptional vintage sofa. A stunning example of

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Famed Three Seater Sofa
Famed Three Seater Sofa

Famed Three Seater Sofa

By LAGU

Located in İSTANBUL, TR

The famed three seater sofa harmoniously combines fabric with brass adding an impressionable air of

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Paolo Buffa Walnut Sofa, 1950
Paolo Buffa Walnut Sofa, 1950

Paolo Buffa Walnut Sofa, 1950

$3,543Sale Price|35% Off

Paolo Buffa Walnut Sofa, 1950

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Rome, IT

Rare curved sofa attributed to Paolo Buffa, circa 1950 walnut, original gold velvet, iron very

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Iron

Dyoni Sofa by Moure Studio
Dyoni Sofa by Moure Studio

Dyoni Sofa by Moure Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Dyoni sofa by Moure Studio Dimensions: D 250x W 95 x H 76 cm Materials: cotton, linen, velvet

Category

2010s French Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Textile, Cotton, Linen, Velvet, Wood

Camaleonda brown modular sofa by Mario Bellini, B&B Italy, 1970 set pf 4
Camaleonda brown modular sofa by Mario Bellini, B&B Italy, 1970 set pf 4

Camaleonda brown modular sofa by Mario Bellini, B&B Italy, 1970 set pf 4

By Mario Bellini

Located in Milano, Lombardia

structure in wood, padding in polyurethane foam, new upholstery in brown velvet, three modules with backrest

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Vladimir Kagan “Arc” Sofa for Directional, 1990s
Vladimir Kagan “Arc” Sofa for Directional, 1990s

Vladimir Kagan “Arc” Sofa for Directional, 1990s

By Directional, Vladimir Kagan

Located in Chicago, IL

Vladimir Kagan “Arc” Sofa for Directional, 1990s, fully restored in a wool velvet. Very good

Category

1990s American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Colette Floral Metal Base Sofa
Colette Floral Metal Base Sofa

Colette Floral Metal Base Sofa

By Koket

Located in Manassas, VA

vintage. Fully upholstered tight back sofa with a metal base wrapped in a veil of organic lace. Materials

Category

2010s Portuguese Sofas

Materials

Brass

Very rare sofa by Movéis Gerdau
Very rare sofa by Movéis Gerdau

Very rare sofa by Movéis Gerdau

By Móveis Gerdau

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Très rare banquette par Moveís Gerdau, vers 1960. Entièrement retapisé en velours de Mohair Pierre Frey

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

1950s Italian Sofa With Matching Stool
1950s Italian Sofa With Matching Stool

1950s Italian Sofa With Matching Stool

Located in London, London

A sculptural 1950s Italian sofa and stool set, upholstered in a vivid Varese yellow velvet by

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Børge Mogensen Sofa Model 211 New Upholstered
Børge Mogensen Sofa Model 211 New Upholstered

Børge Mogensen Sofa Model 211 New Upholstered

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Handewitt, DE

Sofa, model 211 by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik 1956. Early production 1950s. Made in

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Velvet, Oak

Magno Eucalyptus Sofa by Palena Furniture
Magno Eucalyptus Sofa by Palena Furniture

Magno Eucalyptus Sofa by Palena Furniture

Located in Geneve, CH

Magno Eucalyptus Sofa by Palena Furniture Dimensions: W 309.88 x D 104.14 x H 78.74 x Seat H 41.91

Category

2010s Turkish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Other

Original Bretz Ecksofa Ocean 7 Design Couch samt
Original Bretz Ecksofa Ocean 7 Design Couch samt

Original Bretz Ecksofa Ocean 7 Design Couch samt

By Bretz

Located in Berlin, DE

. Das Sofa stammt aus dem Jahr 2018 und steht hier in der begehrten Ausführung mit grün-grauem Samt

Category

2010s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Antique Louis XV style 19th century Sofa, French
Antique Louis XV style 19th century Sofa, French

Antique Louis XV style 19th century Sofa, French

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

This hand-carved and decorated wooden sofa from the mid-19th century captures timeless French

Category

Antique 19th Century Danish Baroque Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Marco Zanuso "Square" Sofa for Arflex, 1962
Marco Zanuso "Square" Sofa for Arflex, 1962

Marco Zanuso "Square" Sofa for Arflex, 1962

By Marco Zanuso, Arflex

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Marco Zanuso "Square" Sofa for Arflex, camel velvet, Italy, 1962 The design of Marco Zanuso's

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Nicole 1 Seats Sofa by Domkapa
Nicole 1 Seats Sofa by Domkapa

Nicole 1 Seats Sofa by Domkapa

Located in Geneve, CH

Nicole 1 Seats sofa by Domkapa Materials: Velvet (Neva 2206), black texturized steel. Dimensions

Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Nicole 2 Seats Sofa by Domkapa
Nicole 2 Seats Sofa by Domkapa

Nicole 2 Seats Sofa by Domkapa

Located in Geneve, CH

Nicole 2 Seats Sofa by Domkapa Materials: Velvet (Neva 2206), black texturized steel. Dimensions

Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Nicole 3 Seats Sofa by Domkapa
Nicole 3 Seats Sofa by Domkapa

Nicole 3 Seats Sofa by Domkapa

Located in Geneve, CH

Nicole 3 Seats Sofa by Domkapa Materials: Velvet (Neva 2206), black texturized steel. Dimensions

Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Moss Modular Sofa C004 - Nubuck col. Marron
Moss Modular Sofa C004 - Nubuck col. Marron

Moss Modular Sofa C004 - Nubuck col. Marron

By Mohdern

Located in Milano, Lombardia

relaxed, natural aesthetic. This sofa collection boasts a unique, plush design with soft, padded cushions

Category

2010s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Coating

Midcentury Sofa Isa Bergamo, 1950
Midcentury Sofa Isa Bergamo, 1950

Midcentury Sofa Isa Bergamo, 1950

By ISA Bergamo

Located in Arezzo, Italy

Sofa 3 seats velvet production Isa Begamo, 1950, restored in beige velvet, brass feet. Works by ISA

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Hug Grey Sofa by Rejo Studio
Hug Grey Sofa by Rejo Studio

Hug Grey Sofa by Rejo Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Velvet Also available in different colours. Long comfortable hug. The hug sofa features two welcoming

Category

2010s Saudi Arabian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

La Michetta Composition 6 Sofa by Gaetano Pesce
La Michetta Composition 6 Sofa by Gaetano Pesce

La Michetta Composition 6 Sofa by Gaetano Pesce

By Gaetano Pesce

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Modular sofa, made of eclectic modules, available in different sizes and colours, which can be

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas

Materials

Velvet

La Michetta Composition 3 Sofa by Gaetano Pesce
La Michetta Composition 3 Sofa by Gaetano Pesce

La Michetta Composition 3 Sofa by Gaetano Pesce

By Gaetano Pesce

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Modular sofa, made of eclectic modules, available in different sizes and colours, which can be

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Antique sofa, France, circa 1880. After renovation.
Antique sofa, France, circa 1880. After renovation.

Antique sofa, France, circa 1880. After renovation.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Antique sofa from the late 19th century, France. This piece of furniture is in very good condition

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

1970s, Danish 2-seater sofa, green furniture velour.
1970s, Danish 2-seater sofa, green furniture velour.

1970s, Danish 2-seater sofa, green furniture velour.

Located in Tarm, 82

1970s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Original green furniture velour, round beech wood legs, springs in the

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

1960s, Danish 2-seater sofa, green furniture velour.
1960s, Danish 2-seater sofa, green furniture velour.

1960s, Danish 2-seater sofa, green furniture velour.

Located in Tarm, 82

1960s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Original green furniture velour, beech wood legs, brass springs in the

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Two Seat "Bambole" Sofa by Mario BELLINI, B&B ITALIA
Two Seat "Bambole" Sofa by Mario BELLINI, B&B ITALIA

Two Seat "Bambole" Sofa by Mario BELLINI, B&B ITALIA

Located in Berlin, Berlin

' sofa, with recent upholstery in mustard/yellow velvet fabric. What makes this sofa special is the

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Farnese sofa designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni, 1992
Farnese sofa designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni, 1992

Farnese sofa designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni, 1992

By Luigi Caccia Dominioni

Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT

Farnese sofa designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni, with wooden frame, rubber padding and original

Category

1990s Italian Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Vico Magistretti. 2-seater sofa, “Maralunga” model. 1970s.
Vico Magistretti. 2-seater sofa, “Maralunga” model. 1970s.

Vico Magistretti. 2-seater sofa, “Maralunga” model. 1970s.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Vico Magistretti. “Maralunga” model sofa, made of velvet and textured fabric, in khaki color

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Velvet

Ostrich Fluff Sofa by Egg Designs
Ostrich Fluff Sofa by Egg Designs

Ostrich Fluff Sofa by Egg Designs

Located in Geneve, CH

Ostrich fluff sofa by Egg Designs. Dimensions: 160 L X 79 D X 85 H Materials: antique brass

Category

2010s South African Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

An 18th Century French Walnut Sofa of Beautiful Colour
An 18th Century French Walnut Sofa of Beautiful Colour

An 18th Century French Walnut Sofa of Beautiful Colour

Located in London, GB

An 18th Century French Walnut Sofa of Beautiful Colour. An 18th-century French walnut show wood

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Cylinder Mohair Sofa by Rejo Studio
Cylinder Mohair Sofa by Rejo Studio

Cylinder Mohair Sofa by Rejo Studio

By REJO design studio

Located in Riyadh, SA

The cylinder sofa was inspired by the 60s style and made from mohair velvet with walnut legs

Category

2010s Saudi Arabian Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Cotton, Velvet, Beech, Walnut

Art Deco Corner Sofa, 't Binnenhuis, Amsterdam
Art Deco Corner Sofa, 't Binnenhuis, Amsterdam

Art Deco Corner Sofa, 't Binnenhuis, Amsterdam

Located in Delft, NL

An Art Deco corner sofa, 't Binnenhuis, Amsterdam An Art Deco corner sofa designed by Jac. van den

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

19th Century Baroque Spanish Sofa
19th Century Baroque Spanish Sofa

19th Century Baroque Spanish Sofa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

stretcher bars on the bottom. Exquisite liquid velvet upholstery fixed with a gorgeous nailhead trim across

Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Baroque Sofas

Materials

Wrought Iron

Famed Two Seater Brass Sofa
Famed Two Seater Brass Sofa

Famed Two Seater Brass Sofa

By LAGU

Located in İSTANBUL, TR

The famed two seater sofa harmoniously combines fabric with brass adding an impressionable air of

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

MCM Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Sofa – Newly Reupholstered
MCM Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Sofa – Newly Reupholstered

MCM Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Sofa – Newly Reupholstered

Located in Chicago, IL

Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Sofa – Newly Reupholstered Beautiful, clean

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Antique Empire Style Mahogany Swan Grecian Sofa Newly Reupholstered
Antique Empire Style Mahogany Swan Grecian Sofa Newly Reupholstered

Antique Empire Style Mahogany Swan Grecian Sofa Newly Reupholstered

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique American Empire Mahogany Grecian Sofa Newly Upholstered in Emerald Green Velvet Elegant

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American American Empire Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Giannio 3-Seat Sofa by Chiara Provasi
Giannio 3-Seat Sofa by Chiara Provasi

Giannio 3-Seat Sofa by Chiara Provasi

By Chiara Provasi

Located in Milan, IT

Create a cool cozy corner in a contemporary living room with the Gianni 3-seat sofa by Chiara

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Plump Sofa, Gentle 933 by Royal Stranger
Plump Sofa, Gentle 933 by Royal Stranger

Plump Sofa, Gentle 933 by Royal Stranger

By Royal Stranger

Located in Geneve, CH

Portuguese Discoveries, the Afonso Sofa is born from a solid wood structure, royal velvet 100% cotton

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Magno American Walnut Sofa by Palena Furniture
Magno American Walnut Sofa by Palena Furniture

Magno American Walnut Sofa by Palena Furniture

Located in Geneve, CH

Magno American Walnut Sofa by Palena Furniture Dimensions: W 309.88 x D 104.14 x H 78.74 x Seat H

Category

2010s Turkish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Other

Our Signature Robinson Fully Buttoned Tufted Sofa
Our Signature Robinson Fully Buttoned Tufted Sofa

Our Signature Robinson Fully Buttoned Tufted Sofa

By David Robinson

Located in London, GB

Our Robinson sofa is a very classic style of generous proportions that is certain to give presence

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Velvet

HOLLYHOCKS Velvet Loveseat - Spring
HOLLYHOCKS Velvet Loveseat - Spring

HOLLYHOCKS Velvet Loveseat - Spring

By House of Hackney

Located in New York, NY

hardwearing velvet, complemented by a gold-toned trim, it has been crafted by the finest furniture makers in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Sofas

Materials

Velvet

1970s, Danish 2-seater "Banana" sofa, green furniture velour.
1970s, Danish 2-seater "Banana" sofa, green furniture velour.

1970s, Danish 2-seater "Banana" sofa, green furniture velour.

Located in Tarm, 82

1970s, Danish 2-seater "Banana" sofa. Original green furniture velour, teak wood legs, springs in

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Teak

Casa Sofa in Ochre (250cm) by Laura Gonzalez
Casa Sofa in Ochre (250cm) by Laura Gonzalez

Casa Sofa in Ochre (250cm) by Laura Gonzalez

By laura gonzalez

Located in Paris, FR

The Casa sofa is outfitted with large, flat armrests, golden oak feet, and yellow ochre mohair

Category

2010s French Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Velvet, Lacquer

Contemporary Sofa 'Unio Curved' in Tiger Mountain
Contemporary Sofa 'Unio Curved' in Tiger Mountain

Contemporary Sofa 'Unio Curved' in Tiger Mountain

By Poiat

Located in Paris, IDF

Unio Curved sofa by Poiat Designers: Timo Mikkonen & Antti Rouhunkoski Collection UNIO

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Plywood

Chesterfield Custom Sofa  Sally Sirkin Lewis
Chesterfield Custom Sofa  Sally Sirkin Lewis

Chesterfield Custom Sofa Sally Sirkin Lewis

By Sally Sirkin Lewis

Located in Westport, CT

Velvet soft Toupe /Grey Chesterfield sofa,circa 1970 with large ball feet,heavy construction custom

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Three Seater Marenco Sofa by Mario Marenco
Mid-Century Modern Three Seater Marenco Sofa by Mario Marenco

Mid-Century Modern Three Seater Marenco Sofa by Mario Marenco

By Mario Marenco

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Three Seater Marenco Sofa by Mario Marenco- New Velvet Upholstery

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Dust Sofa, Medium with Beech Ebony
Dust Sofa, Medium with Beech Ebony

Dust Sofa, Medium with Beech Ebony

$5,183Sale Price / item|20% Off

Dust Sofa, Medium with Beech Ebony

Located in Brooklyn, NY

, medium sofa: 13.5 yards, large sofa: 14.5 yards Material Upholstery: Velvet Fabric, Boucle Fabric, COM

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Dust Sofa, Large with Beech Ebony
Dust Sofa, Large with Beech Ebony

Dust Sofa, Large with Beech Ebony

$5,663Sale Price / item|20% Off

Dust Sofa, Large with Beech Ebony

Located in Brooklyn, NY

, medium sofa: 13.5 yards, large sofa: 14.5 yards Material Upholstery: Velvet Fabric, Boucle Fabric, COM

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

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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.