Swedish Designer, Sofa, Pine, Velvet, Sweden, 1900s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and green velvet sofa or bench designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1900. Overall Dimensions (inches): 43.625"H x 71.0"W x 23.625"D Seat Height (inches): 18.375" Arm Height ...
Velvet, Pine
Mid-Century velvet geometric patterned sofa
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This richly patterned sofa has a classic equestrian 1970's Gucci or Hermes vibe that’s to die for! Its chic high-style allure pulls you in, the more you look, the more there is to lo...
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Danish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue velvet and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s. Staining to fabric, ideally reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 27...
Velvet, Wood
Danish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue velvet, fabric string and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Tassels moderately distressed. Light staining on fabric. Paint splatters on back panel. Wear co...
Velvet, Wood
Osvaldo Borsani, Sofa, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1940s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained wood and red velvet sofa designed by Osvaldo Borsani and produced by Arredamenti Borsani, Italy, 1940s. Significant scratching to wood legs. Vintage fabric in distres...
Velvet, Wood
Göperts Möbler, Sofa, Pine, Velvet, Sweden, 1940s
By Göperts Möbler
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and yellow velvet "Åre" sofa or settee designed and produced by Göperts Möbler, Sweden, c. 1940s. Wear of wood frame consistent with age and use. Reupholstered in brand new ...
Velvet, Pine
$2,800Sale Price|49% Off
Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Beige Velvet Sofa
By Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams
Located in Astoria, NY
Mitchell Gold and Bob William Beige Velvet Upholstered Three-Seat Sofa, with three cushions and white trim, with "Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams / Taylorsville, North Carolina" label b...
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Eks Malmö, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A red velvet and wood sofa or loveseat produced by Eks Malmö, Sweden, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 35.5"H x 49.0"W x 30.0"D Seat Height...
Velvet, Wood
Popus Editions Graziella 4 Seater Sofa in Brown Verone Velvet Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Graziella 4 seater sofa in brown verone velvet upholstery A foot that hides another.
Upholstery
Popus Editions Graziella 2 Seater Sofa in Brown Verone Velvet Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Graziella 2 seater sofa in brown Verone velvet upholstery A foot that hides another.
Upholstery
Popus Editions Graziella 3 Seater Sofa in Brown Verone Velvet Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Graziella 3 seater sofa in brown verone velvet upholstery A foot that hides another.
Upholstery
American Designer, Sofa, Oak, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and green-velvet sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Reupholstered in brand new velvet. Dimensions: 37.5” H x 78” W x 35” D Seat Height: 18” All upholstered fu...
Velvet, Oak
$41,250 / item
Elba Rust Velvet Sofa
By Porte Italia
Located in Milan, IT
Introducing the Elba Sofa, a cozy and visually stunning addition to your living space. With its round shapes and luxurious Rubelli rust velvet fabric, this large sofa offers comfort ...
Textile
American Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige velvet and dark-stained wood sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Vintage fabric ideally replaced. Overall Dimensions (inches):...
Velvet, Wood
Salvatore Dinucci, Sofa, Wood, Velvet, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown velvet and dark-stained wood sofa designed and produced by Salvatore Dinucci, Brazil, c. 1950s.
Velvet, Wood
American Designer, Sofa, Wood, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and green velvet sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Wear to wood base consistent with age and use. Reupholstered in brand new green velvet. Overall Dimensions (...
Velvet, Wood
Ralph Lauren "Brompton" 2.5-Seat Chesterfield Sofa - In Brown Leather & Velvet
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is the rare opportunity to acquire a superb, handsome Ralph Lauren 2.5-Seat "Brompton" Chesterfield-Sofa, dressed in a sensationally refined, elegant and lu...
Leather
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Velvet, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained wood and green velvet sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Vintage fabric in distressed condition, ideally reupholstered. Dimensions: 32” H x 74” W x 36” ...
Velvet, Wood
Gio Ponti, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Italy, 1940s
By Gio Ponti
Located in High Point, NC
A green velvet and wood sofa designed by Gio Ponti and produced by Casa e Giardino, Italy, c. 1940s. Minor scuffing of feet. Minor staining on seat and backrest cushions. Minor fr...
Velvet, Wood
$6,908 / item
Contemporary Channel-Tufted Sofa Offered in Velvet
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
Designed with a thorough but playful attention to geometry and form, this sofa has a glamorous 60’s & 70’s sci-fi retro look. Its quilted upholstery is reminiscent of the midcent...
Velvet, Wood
Carl Malmsten, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Sweden, 1960s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in High Point, NC
A blue velvet and wood sofa, model Berlin, designed and produced by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, c. 1960s. Likely reupholstered at some point in history. Minor imperfections to fabric on...
Velvet, Wood
Brazilian Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic green velvet and wood sofa designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Likely reupholstered in fairly recent history, fabric in fair condition. Overall Dimensions (inches...
Velvet, Wood
Louis Paolozzi, Sofa, Metal, Velvet, France, 1957
By Louis Paolozzi
Located in High Point, NC
A green velvet and black-lacquered adjustable sofa / daybed designed by Louis Paolozzi and produced by Zol, France, c. 1957. Loss of black paint and oxidation present to metal. Re...
Metal
Tor Wolfenstein, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
By Tor Wolfenstein
Located in High Point, NC
An organic wood and green velvet sofa, designed by Tor Wolfenstein and produced by Ditzingers, Sweden, c. 1940s. Seat height: 17.5”
Velvet, Wood
$13,068 / item
Contemporary Sculptural Sofa Chaise Offered in Velvet
By La Cividina
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted sculptural sofa with curvy sweeping lines and plush seating. This sofa offers a unique comfortable seating experience created in a masterful Italian production process. T...
Velvet, Foam, Hardwood
Cerdá, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Velvet, Spain, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo, rattan and green velvet sofa produced by Cerdá, Spain, c. 1950s. Cushions reupholstered in brand new velvet. Overall Dimensions (inches): 32.75"H x 75.0"W x 29.5"D Seat ...
Velvet, Bamboo, Rattan
Italian Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow velvet and wood sofa designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 28.0"H x 71.25"W x 36.5"D Seat Height (inches): 13.25" All upholstered furnitu...
Velvet, Wood
Finnish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Velvet, Finland, 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-painted wood and pink velvet sofa designed and produced in Finland, c. 1920s. Seat Height: 16" All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional...
Velvet, Wood
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow velvet and wood sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Seat Height (inches): 16.25" Arm Height (inches): 24.63" All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered up...
Velvet, Wood
Vintage MCM Cut Velvet Tufted Sectional Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This spectacular Mid-Century Modern sectional sofa is a tour de force of 1970s maximalism, perfectly capturing the opulent spirit of the Hollywood Regency era. Upholstered in a luxur...
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
$33,354 / item
21st Century Pleasure Round Sofa in Velvet
By Jumbo Collection
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
A line of furniture that includes seats with clean and essential shapes, which maintain the essence of classic style by reinterpreting it in a current and contemporary key. The artis...
Velvet, Beech
Danish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A curved wood and green velvet sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s. Seat Height (inches): 15.5" Arm Height (inches): 25" All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered...
Velvet, Wood
$13,160 / item
Large Curved Modern White Velvet Sofa
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
This large curved sofa was inspired by midcentury Italian design. Upholstered in white crushed velvet. The sofa features a single cushion with foam, dacron, and down. Its tight back ...
Velvet, Foam, Maple, Down
19th Century Continental Velvet Sofa, Tyrolean Style
Located in London, GB
A romantic 19th century continental velvet sofa traditionally associated with a Guernsey interior linked to Victor Hugo during his years in exile. The form — defined by its gently r...
Metal
$7,168Sale Price / item|20% Off
Customizable Olive Velvet Modern Sofa - Made in Portugal
Located in New York, NY
The Velvet Modern Upholstery Sofa combines luxurious velvet fabric with a sleek, refined design. Its plush texture and elegant lines create a sophisticated, inviting atmosphere. Perf...
Velvet, Wood
$7,168Sale Price / item|20% Off
Bordeaux Velvet Modern Upholstery Sofa, Customizable Design, Portugal
Located in New York, NY
The Velvet Modern Upholstery Sofa combines luxurious velvet fabric with a sleek, refined design. Its plush texture and elegant lines create a sophisticated, inviting atmosphere. Perf...
Velvet, Wood
Carl Malmsten, Sofa, Velvet, Birch, Sweden, 1940s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in High Point, NC
A purple velvet and birch sofa, designed and produced by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, c. 1940s. Seat Height (inches): 15.75" Arm Height (inches): 23.75" All items ship from High Point, ...
Velvet, Birch
$9,600Sale Price / item|20% Off
Custom Tufted Green Velvet Sofa, Custom Design
Located in New York, NY
Custom tufted sofa newly upholstered in green velvet on a plinth base. Has loose seat and side cushions. The sofa shown is available now.
Velvet
Swedish Art Deco Velvet Sofa Curved Design, 1940s
By OPE Möbler
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This Sofa is gifted with wonderful, curved lines and new velvet upholstery. The golden yellow velvet gives a modern and sophisticated look. New upholstery with signs of use. The le...
Velvet, Birch
Three-Seat Velvet Sofa, circa 1940, Italy
Located in Girona, Spain
Three-seat velvet sofa, Reupholstered, circa 1940, Italy. Very good vintage condition.
Velvet
Kanz Sofa Brown & Light Brown Striped (Set of 3) by Hermhaus–Modular Sofa
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
The Kanz Sofa by Hermhaus is a serene and contemporary modular sofa set, featuring elegant green and white striped upholstery that adds freshness and sophistication to any modern int...
Velvet, Wood, Oak
$22,250 / item
Contemporary Curved Velvet Sofa with Wooden Base
Located in New York, NY
Experience this curved sofa that offers both serene comfort and timeless elegance, Its low height and soft, cloud-like curves create an inviting and versatile seating experience. Thi...
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Italian Midcentury Modern Shell Sofa, Velvet, Circa 1940
Located in Hudson, NY
An Italian midcentury modern clam shell sofa with a striking silhouette. The arched channel back and curved seat are upholstered in a soft brown velvet, finished with round tapered l...
Velvet, Wood
$17,375 / item
Vanguard Rich Tobacco Velvet Sofa by Studio Brocky
Located in Geneve, CH
Vanguard Rich Tobacco Velvet Sofa by Studio Brocky Dimensions: W 180 x D 86 x H 79 cm Materials: Rich Tobacco Velvet, Stainless Steel A daring ode to the iconic curves and raw energ...
Stainless Steel
American Designer, Sectional Sofa, Rattan, Velvet, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A rattan and yellow velvet sectional sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1970s. Dimensions: 25.25” H x 98” W x 98” D Seat Height: 17”
Velvet, Rattan
Carl Malmsten Samspel Sofa in Wool Velvet 1950s
By Dagmar, Carl Malmsten
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten - Samspel Sofa, 1956 The Samspel sofa was designed in 1956 and first produced by AB Record in Bollnäs, Sweden. It is one of the finest pieces to be designed by Malmste...
Mohair, Velvet, Wool, Oak
Popus Editions Graziella 2 Seater Sofa in Brown Como Velvet Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Graziella 2 Seater Sofa in Brown Como Velvet Upholstery A foot that hides another.
Upholstery
Popus Editions Lena 3 Seater Sofa in Brown Verone Velvet Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Lena 3 Seater Sofa in Brown Verone Velvet Upholstery It looks like it's straight out of a movie, with its generous curves and wide armrests.
Upholstery
Popus Editions Lena 3 Seater Sofa in Brown Como Velvet Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Lena 3 seater sofa in brown como velvet upholstery It looks like it's straight out of a movie, with its generous curves and wide armrests.
Upholstery
Popus Editions Lena 4 Seater Sofa in Brown Verone Velvet Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
Popus editions lena 4 seater sofa in brown verone velvet upholstery. It looks like it's straight out of a movie, with its generous curves and wide armrests.
Upholstery
Popus Editions Lena 4 Seater Sofa in Brown Como Velvet Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Lena 4 Seater Sofa in Brown Como Velvet Upholstery It looks like it's straight out of a movie, with its generous curves and wide armrests.
Upholstery
Contemporary Sculptural Velvet Sofa with High Curved Back
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary sofa defined by a continuous curved backrest and an extended seat designed for both conversation and relaxed lounging. The high back wraps around the sitter, creating a ...
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Popus Editions Lena 2.5 Seater Sofa in Brown Como Velvet Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
Popus editions Lena 2.5 seater sofa in brown como velvet upholstery. It looks like it's straight out of a movie, with its generous curves and wide armrests.
Upholstery
Popus Editions Lena 2.5 Seater Sofa in Brown Verone Velvet Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Lena 2.5 seater sofa in Brown Verone Velvet Upholstery It looks like it's straight out of a movie, with its generous curves and wide armrests.
Upholstery
$3,674Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Turquoise Velvet Sofa by Cesare Lacca, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Elegant two-seater sofa designed by Cesare Lacca in Italy during the 1950s. This sculptural piece embodies the refined balance between organic form and architectural precision typica...
Velvet, Wood
Popus Editions Giovanna 3 Seater Sofa in Brown Como Velvet Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Giovanna 3 seater sofa in Brown Como Velvet Upholstery Giovanna is a sofa with a strong profile.
Upholstery
Popus Editions Giovanna 2.5 Seater Sofa in Brown Como Velvet Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Giovanna 2.5 seater sofa in brown como velvet upholstery Giovanna is a sofa with a strong profile.
Upholstery
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.
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