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Modern Tight Seat Curved Sofa with Neutral Boucle and Contrast Welting
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
woven with variegated patches of ashy white boucle blend (alpaca, wool, mohair). Contrasted with
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Maple, Lacquer
Paris Welt Sofa, Cream Welt
Located in Westwood, NJ
linear forms outlined with contrasting welts in a cream velvet. It features clean lines and linear forms
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Paris Welt Sofa, Charcoal Welt
Located in Westwood, NJ
forms outlined with contrasting welts. The resulting aesthetic is one of understated sophistication
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Paris Welt Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
-influenced fabric, it features clean lines and linear forms outlined with contrasting welts in chocolate
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Gray Melange Upholstered Nils Dining Chairs, Showroom Samples, Set of 4
Located in Atlanta, GA
contrast welt and Swedish grey finish legs. Ready for immediate delivery!.
Category
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric
1960s Gray Camelback Sofa, Newly Reupholstered
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sacramento, CA
1960s camelback sofa, professionally reupholstered with new material in gray felt with contrast
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Felt, Upholstery
Dining 1940's Style Chair
By Hélène Aumont 1
Located in Ballard, CA
welts are applied around the seat, contrast welts can be specified , also custom sizes and finishes
Category
2010s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ebony
Dining 1940's Style Chair
By Hélène Aumont 1
Located in Ballard, CA
welts are applied around the seat, contrast welts can be specified , also custom sizes and finishes
Category
2010s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ebony
Elegant and Very Comfortable Club Chair and Ottoman
Located in Bronx, NY
contrast welt. Superior construction and down/down feather seating composition. The ottoman measures 18" D
Category
2010s American Club Chairs
Materials
Silk
Organic Modern Swivel Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
a cream-colored contrast welt and plinth base wrapped in pearl vinyl.
Expertly tailored in tonal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Organic Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid Century Gigi Sofa Hermes Orange Handcrafted by JAMES by Jimmy DeLaurentis
By JAMES by Jimmy DeLaurentis
Located in Philadelphia, PA
polyester fiber wrap.
Shown in Hermès orange velvet with contrast welt & buttons and walnut leg finish; jet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Velvet, Walnut
H 31 in W 82 in D 34 in
1960s French Style Carved Mahogany Skirted Bergere Chairs, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
contrast welting. The arm covers could use replacing. They are unmarked. Seat; 18 Arm; 24.5.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
18th Century Directoire Painted Ladies' Chair
Located in Carmel, CA
paint is original. The Lee Jofa fabric is a tea stained hand printed fabric with contrast welt cord
Category
Antique 1790s French Directoire Bergere Chairs
Materials
Paint
Vintage Barley Twist Bobbin Loveseat Sofa
Located in Jacksonville, FL
contrasting welting and brass front roller feet. Excellent structural condition, deep comfortable cushions
Category
Mid-20th Century Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Organic Modern Sectional Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
performance fabrics, inside and out, and trimmed in contrast welt. For a finishing touch, we’ve added accent
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Organic Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vanguard Envision Sofa in a Taupe Faux Mohair Velvet
Located in Atlanta, GA
a contrast welt. The capped arm is trimmed in wood detail. The sofa has a spring down bench seat
Category
2010s American Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Modern Streamline Harrison Sofa with Curved Frame Detail by Martin and Brockett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
.
*Video included for reference on shape & details, shown in our 10ft sizing with contrast welting.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery
H 26 in W 84 in D 37.5 in
Mid-Century Strap Lounge Chair in the style of Robsjohn Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Chicago, IL
cushions with contrast welt and tufting and brass sabots.
Additional Information:
Materials: Brass
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Hollywood Regency Curved Bench Fully Upholstered & Tufted in Cocoa Brown Velvet
Located in Topeka, KS
tufted in a cocoa brown velvet with contrasting welt. It is in wonderful vintage condition. It retains
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Benches
Materials
Velvet
H 16.5 in W 61.25 in D 23.5 in
Art Deco Alessandra Ottoman Handcrafted by JAMES by Jimmy DeLaurentis
By JAMES by Jimmy DeLaurentis
Located in Philadelphia, PA
contrast welt and black satin leg finish. Alessandra Sofa sold separately. Additional fabrics available
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Mohair, Velvet, Acrylic, Wood
Art Deco Gabriella Ottoman Handcrafted by James by Jimmy Delaurentis
By JAMES by Jimmy DeLaurentis
Located in Philadelphia, PA
engender a design allowing for a multitude of functions.
Shown in oatmeal velvet with contrast welt and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Mohair, Velvet, Acrylic, Wood
Art Deco Gabriella Curved Sofa Handcrafted by JAMES by Jimmy DeLaurentis
By JAMES by Jimmy DeLaurentis
Located in Philadelphia, PA
velvet with acrylic legs and contrast welt. Additional fabrics and finishes available, please contact us
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Leather, Mohair, Velvet, Acrylic, Wood
Contemporary Lea Round Ottoman Handcrafted by James by Jimmy Delaurentis
By JAMES by Jimmy DeLaurentis
Located in Philadelphia, PA
black and white velvet with contrast welt and coral velvet, both with brushed brass finished solid wood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Melodia Curved Sofa Handcrafted by James by Jimmy Delaurentis
By JAMES by Jimmy DeLaurentis
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, or her standard sofa with our Lea Ottoman.
Shown in black and white velvet with contrast welt and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Gabriella Curved Sofa Handcrafted by JAMES by Jimmy DeLaurentis
By JAMES by Jimmy DeLaurentis
Located in Philadelphia, PA
velvet with optional acrylic legs and sapphire mohair with contrast welt and brushed brass leg finish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Velvet, Acrylic, Wood, Leather
Set of 4 Elbert Chairs by Jordan Mozer for Shelby Williams Industries, USA 1990s
By Jordan Mozer
Located in Chicago, IL
brown and green fabric with contrasting welt detailing. ‘Shelby Williams Industries’ manufacturers label
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31 in W 18.5 in D 20.25 in
Schumacher Papillion Velvet Pewter Two-Sided Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Fully wrapped (pattern on both sides) Hidden zipper closure Turkish Corner - contrast welt Gustave Silk
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Pair of Vintage Slip Covered Occasional Chairs in Belgian Linen Pleated Skirt
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Brea, CA
beautiful heavy weight nubby natural Irish linen, with pleated ruffle skirt and contrasting welt.
The seats
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Linen, Foam, Wood, Down
H 34 in W 27 in D 32 in
Memphis Style Cow Hide and Ultra Suede Oversized Chair
Located in Asheville, NC
green contrast welt. Memphis Style has been called the "ultimate fruit salad" of style, this chair lives
Category
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Fantastical Velvet Coral Lumbar Pillow
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
contrast welting.
Measurements:
Overall: 23” W x 5” D x 9” H
Price as shown: $1,204 as a pair
COM
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Down, Feathers
Modern Wooden Lounge Chair
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
comes in other colors, plus solid contrast welt. In spite of indoor/outdoor fabric we do not recommend
Category
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Velvet
Armless Dining Chair w Faux Leather Inside and Large Scale Floral Jacquard Back
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
and large scale floral jacquard outside back and contrast welting. Legs sprayed with a pearlized faux
Category
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Maple
H 30.5 in W 22 in D 24 in
Curved Sofa with Oxblood Cowhide and Fantastical Printed Velvet, Slope Arm
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
fantastical printed velvet on seat with contrast welting. Grotesque and outrageous, exceptional and beautiful
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Cowhide, Velvet
Scandinavian-Modern Swivel Chairs, Sweden, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
attention to detail is evident in the precision of the contrast welting, which further elevates the overall
Category
Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Wool, Walnut
X Pattern Wool Square Pillows with Orange Welting and Boucle Back
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
. Contrasting Raspberry velvet piping gives them an unexpected pop! Down/Feather stuffed. Can be customized in
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Abalone, Wool
Modern Shearling Swivel Chair with Faux Metallic Vinyl Textured Contrast Back
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
Slope arm bucket swivel chair with real shearling and contrast vinyl on outside back. Tight, firm
Category
2010s American Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
H 31 in W 33 in D 34 in
Classic Skirted Slipper Chair in Hot Pink Velvet with Contrast Velvet Back
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
contrast outside back.
How we work
Made to order by Connecticut-based furniture design and
Category
2010s American American Classical Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Pair, Small-scale, Channel Back Chairs - NEW
Located in Austin, TX
Beautiful set of NEW chairs, upholstered in pinky/rust with contrast, leather welt.
Category
2010s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Oak
Pair Vintage Italian Channel Back Chairs with New Upholstery
Located in Troy, MI
chairs have been newly upholstered in a greige fabric with contrasting black welting that highlights the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair French Midcentury Chrome Framed Club Chairs in Black with Ivory Detailing
Located in Troy, MI
blend fabric has a slubby texture and chairs are trimmed with contrasting ivory colored leather welting
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
H 34 in W 26 in D 28.75 in
Art Deco Style Birch Mohair Sofa Settee After Jules Leleu
Located in Rio Vista, CA
features a plush, dark emerald mohair upholstery that beautifully contrasts the honey toned birch frame
Category
20th Century Art Deco Settees
Materials
Mohair, Birch
Black and White Toile Print Pillows with Black Velvet Backing - a pair
Located in Munster, IN
-inspired scenes represented in high-contrast black on white, create a romantic feel that we just love
Category
2010s Aesthetic Movement Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Down, Feathers, Velvet
Fine Antique Louis XV Style Upholstered Bergere
Located in Bridgeport, CT
fabric with sheen and solid piping. The side panels with a cartouche form are in contrasting solid taupe
Category
Antique 19th Century Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Louis XVI Style Fauteuil Arm Chairs by Lewis Mittman
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
upholstered in a contrasting vibrant green velvet fabric in a peacock pattern. The peacock pattern adds a
Category
Vintage 1980s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Textile, Velvet, Wood
Set of "Y" Armchairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, C. 1950s
By Edward Wormley
Located in Westport, CT
. Featuring brass feet, reupholstered in green twill with contrasting light green velvet welt.
Other
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
A set of Six Rattan / Bentwood Dining / Arm Chairs
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
welting, both the back and bottom cushions are attached to the chairs with buttoning done in the
Category
Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan, Reed, Wood
Copper Engraving of Daily Life in New Spain in The 17th Century, 1673
Located in Langweer, NL
Montanus' "Die Unbekannte Neue Welt oder Beschreibung des Welt-teils Amerika und des Sud-Landes."
At its
Category
Antique 1670s Prints
Materials
Paper
Handmade Velvet Pillows
By Bolsters
Located in High Point, NC
Handmade pillows made from dusty grape velvet and woven multicolored fabrics with a contrasting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fabric
A Pair of Rattan / Bentwood Dining / Arm Chairs
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
back and seat cushions upholstered in Sunbrella outdoor fabrics in Papaya with Cilantro fabric welting
Category
Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan, Reed, Wood
A Matched Pair of Rattan / Bentwood Dining / Arm Chairs
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
back and seat cushions upholstered in Sunbrella outdoor fabrics in Papaya with Cilantro fabric welting
Category
Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Wood, Upholstery, Reed
Pair of Antique Rattan Arm / Dining Chairs
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
back and seat cushions upholstered in Sunbrella outdoor fabrics in Papaya with Cilantro fabric welting
Category
Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan, Reed, Wood
Green Brazilian Jacaranda Midcentury Pair of Arm Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
beautiful contrasting combination of character-rich jacaranda and black aluminum. Featuring tufted back
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Oxford Ltd Saffron Striped Barrel Lounge Chairs
By Oxford Ltd.
Located in Chicago, IL
linen and silk blend upholstery, with contrasting cadet blue velvet welting. Third chair available.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Silver Lacquer Button Tufted Velvet Louis XV Fauteuils
Located in Chicago, IL
with contrasting taupe print velvet welting and buttons. Sliver lacquer over carved wood adds a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Materials
Lacquer, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Early Wingback Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, c. 1940s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
design, winding armrests and welt trim detailing that adds dimension. The removable seat cushion gives
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Schumacher Sangomar Applique 22" Pillow in Cintron
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Sangomar Applique with a self welt finish. Curvaceous, undulating lines of
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Polyester
Schumacher Sangomar Applique 22" Pillow in Brown
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Sangomar Applique with a self welt finish. Curvaceous, undulating lines of
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Polyester, Cotton, Linen
Schumacher Sangomar Applique 22" Pillow in Navy
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Sangomar Applique with a self welt finish. Curvaceous, undulating lines of
Category
2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Polyester
Pair of Midcentury Italian Upholstered Stools with Black and Gold Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
features a circular top newly recovered with a double welt linen fabric whose neutral tones compliment the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Jordan Mozer for Disney Quest Aluminum Armillary Chairs Set, Fully Restored
By Jordan Mozer, Disney Studios
Located in Chattanooga, TN
black fabric backs. We mimicked the contrast to match the original. The new upholstery compliments the
Category
1990s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 36 in W 18.75 in D 26.5 in
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Contrast Welt For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic contrast welt available at 1stDibs. Each contrast welt for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wood and upholstery. If you’re shopping for a contrast welt, we have 54 options in-stock, while there are 46 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer contrast welt, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A contrast welt made by modern designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made contrast welt over the years, but those crafted by The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz and JAMES by Jimmy DeLaurentis are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Contrast Welt?
Prices for a contrast welt can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $175 and can go as high as $90,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,850.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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