Ribbed Round-Arm Sofa in Jungle Print Velvet, Contrast Piping
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
This sofa pairs a channeled, ribbed frame in solid vegan leather with a playful jungle print velvet seat and back, finished with contrast piping along the arms.
Upholstery
Jean-Louis Deniot for George Smith Contemporary Sculptural Curved Velvet Sofa
Located in Nottingham, GB
Upholstered in light taupe-grey velvet, the sofa is finished with contrasting raised piping and vertical panel detailing that accentuate the curvature of the frame.
Velvet
$44,000Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Edward Wormley Model #5719, La Gondola Sofa, Dunbar, 1957
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Culver City, CA
That contrast piping is doing real work; it follows the arc of the back cushion, traces the sweep of the seat, outlines each armrest, and defines the whole silhouette with a precisio...
Leather, Fabric, Mahogany
20th Century English Knole Style Sofa with Tufted Upholstery and Finials
Located in Middleburg, VA
Upholstered in a richly textured taupe fabric with navy contrast piping, the sofa features three generously padded seat cushions and a deep, tufted back for added comfort and support...
Metal
Sold
H 26.38 in W 90.56 in D 38.98 in
Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia Maxalto Brown Velvet Three Seat Sofa, 2013
By Maxalto
Located in Rochester, England
Fully upholstered in anthracite grey velvet, the sofa has a contrasting light grey piping around all of the edges as well as three square back cushions and two bolster cushions for a...
Velvet
Sold
H 26.38 in W 71.26 in D 38.98 in
Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia Maxalto Grey Velvet Two Seat Sofa, 2013
By Maxalto
Located in Rochester, England
Fully upholstered in anthracite grey velvet, the sofa has a contrasting light grey piping around all of the edges as well as two square back cushions and two bolster cushions for add...
Velvet
Art Deco Lounge Suite
Located in London, GB
This great shape is accentuated with the contrasting piping. The sofa is 75 cm H, 188 cm W, 95 cm D the seat depth is 60 cm.
Fabric
Vintage couches and antique sofas have anchored living rooms for generations. The pieces most sought after today carry the deep-buttoned tufting of a Chesterfield or the low, sculptural ease of mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency design.
Styles to Know
Rolled arms and tufted backs point to Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency pieces, while tight backs and turned legs skew more traditional. Velvet is enjoying a renewed moment across most of these silhouettes; see our velvet chesterfield sofa trend report for examples. A mid-century modern coffee table within reach and a vintage mirror nearby round out the seating area.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Sofa
A sofa's frame and upholstery history can be difficult to judge from photographs alone. Ask a seller for more information when a listing doesn't show the fabric or joinery clearly, and confirm whether the upholstery is original or has been redone. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.
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