$12,000
H 25 in W 85 in D 32.5 in
1960s Maurice Bailey for Monteverdi Young Biscuit Tufted Crushed Velvet Sofa
By Maurice Bailey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
crushed velvet upholstery. In good vintage condition with a nice patina throughout. Velvet has some
Velvet, Walnut
$14,520 / item
H 36 in W 190 in D 41 in
Customizable Classic Sofa with Crushed Velvet and Shaped Back Pillows
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
Designed for ballrooms, grand entries and other spaces requiring "forever" sofas, this piece is
Velvet, Maple
$11,400 / item
H 36 in W 84 in D 39 in
Slope Arm Transitional Loose Cushion Sofa in Red-Orange Crushed Velvet
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
wrap. The crushed performance velvet is called "tomato" color and has a saturated red orange hue
Velvet, Maple
$7,260
H 35.83 in W 48.82 in D 29.53 in
French Restauration Period Sofa 2 Seater Luxury Champagne Crushed Velvet 1830
Located in London, GB
of the luxurious crushed velvet. Overall it's an understatedly marvellous and unique sofa in
Brass
$12,945 / item
H 36 in W 93 in D 36 in
Avant-Garde Sofa with Jumbo Channel Back in Light Blue Crushed Velvet
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
Avant-garde sofa design with jumbo, paired channels slightly resembling lady fingers from the back
Velvet
Milo Baughman Button Tufted Chrome Sofa in a Crushed Velvet
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
new and reupholstered it in a luxurious crushed velvet by Opuzen to perfectly complement the gleaming
Chrome
$3,800 / set
H 33.5 in W 84 in D 37 in
1960s Style Sofa Sectional Tapered Legs Aqua Green Crushed Velvet Upholstery
Located in Monrovia, CA
Aqua Green Crushed Velvet Upholstered 2 Piece Streamline Style Sofa, Which Represents The Comfort, The
Upholstery, Wood
Large Curved Modern White Velvet Sofa
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
This large curved sofa was inspired by midcentury Italian design. Upholstered in white crushed
Velvet, Foam, Maple, Down
Sold
H 29 in W 130 in D 35.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Modular Blue Green Crushed Velvet Sofa 3 Piece Sectional
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A modular blue green crushed velvet sofa sectional. This stunning sectional is covered in a very
Velvet
Sold
H 28 in W 92 in D 34 in
Mid-Century Modern Kroehler Suite Crushed Velvet Sofa Pair Chairs Set, 1950s
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an incredible, Kroehler, crushed velvet sofa and pair of chairs suite
Velvet
Crushed Velvet L-Shaped Sectional Sofa
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
Introducing our exquisite Silver Grey Crushed Velvet L-Shape Sectional, featuring a left-arm-facing
Velvet
Contemporary Light Gold Crushed Velvet Upholstered Sofa
By Roche Bobois
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary three-seat sofa with light gold crushed velvet upholstery with two seat cushions, two
Wood
Roche Bobois Vintage Light Gold Crushed Velvet Upholstered Sofa
Located in Queens, NY
Vintage three-seat sofa with light gold crushed velvet upholstery with two seat cushions, two back
Velvet
Plush Sculptural Italian Sofa in Crushed Orange Velvet
Located in Chicago, IL
Okay sofa by Adriano Piazzesi. This is in an original orange crushed velvet fabric. This sofa does
Textile
Adriano Piazzesi Space Age Sofa, Blue Crushed Velvet, Italy 1970s
By Adriano Piazzesi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
crushed velvet upholstery. This piece captures the forward-thinking vision of Italian design, where
Velvet
Pair of Orange Crush Velvet Vladimir Kagan Style Cloud Sofas
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fabulous pair of kidney form cloud sofas by Franciscan Interiors of San Francisco, CA. One of the
Velvet
Mid-Century Modern Crushed Velvet with Show Wood Sofa
Located in North York, ON
This Mid-Century Modern sofa is simply striking. The upholstery is a lively crushed silver velvet
Brass
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H 31 in W 96 in D 33 in
Gibbings Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Crushed Velvet 5 Pc Sectional Sofa Curved
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
crushed velvet and includes modern tufted buttons and welting along the cushions and bottom. The set
Velvet
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H 27.5 in W 88 in D 29 in
Mid Century Adrian Pearsall Crushed Red Velvet Sectional Sofa Set - 2 Piece Set
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Crushed Red Velvet Sectional Sofa Set - 2 Piece Set This
Velvet, Wood
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H 25 in W 150 in L 25 in
Adrian Pearsall Semi-Circular Ivory Crushed Velvet Curved Sectional Sofa
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in West Hartford, CT
Pearsall semi-circular sectional sofa by Craft Associates, circa 1970s. Inset base gives a futuristic
Fabric, Wood
Red Velvet Monumental Sofa
Located in Culver City, CA
Red crushed velvet monumental sofa with original black painted legs and frame
Brass
Monumental Belgian Red Velvet Sofa
Located in Culver City, CA
Red crushed velvet monumental sofa with original black painted legs and frame.
Brass
Monumental Belgian Red Velvet Sofa
Located in Culver City, CA
Red crushed velvet monumental sofa with original black painted legs and frame.
Brass
Adrian Pearsall Midcentury Blue Crushed Velvet Sectional
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall midcentury blue crushed velvet sectional Sofa measures: 131 wide x 37 deep x 22
Velvet
Pair of Petite Blue Tufted Velvet Chesterfield Sofas
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This listing is for a pair of 1960s tufted crushed velvet Chesterfield sofas. Each is sturdy and
Velvet
Antique English Country Parlor Sofa Newly Reupholstered In Velvet
Located in Chicago, IL
a Plush Silver-Steel Crushed Velvet This exquisite antique English country parlor sofa features a
Velvet, Wood
1950s Two-Piece Velvet Sofa in the Style of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A two-piece tight backed crushed blue velvet sofa retaining original upholstery.
Velvet, Wood
Oversized Floating Chrome Mid-Century Sofa by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Las Vegas, NV
dressed in a dark navy crushed velvet, this is one classy sofa. **Matching pair of chairs also
Chrome
Sold
H 25.5 in W 96 in D 31.5 in
Wildly Grained Rosewood Sofa in Crushed Velvet After Milo Baughman, 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Wildly grained rosewood sofa in crushed velvet after Milo Baughman, 1970s. Legs have been newly
Brass
Sold
H 26 in W 66.5 in D 34 in
Mid-Century Danish Modern Harvey Probber Crushed Velvet Loveseat Pit Sofa
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a vintage Mid-Century Modern sofa similar to the style of Milo Baughman, made by
Fabric
Large Curved Modern White Velvet Sofa
Located in Greenwich, CT
This large curved sofa was inspired by Italian midcentury design. Upholstered in white crushed
Velvet
Mid Century Modern Three Piece Sectional Sofa
Located in Southfield, MI
crushed velvet. This sofa is heavy, and very well made, spring construction with fixed legs, not the spin
Mid-Century Orange Crush Curved Sectional Sofa
Located in New Hyde Park, NY
What a gorgeous, sexy sofa! This curved sofa is in super condition in an orange crushed velvet. The
Velvet
$14,500 / set
H 30 in W 31.5 in D 33 in
Pair of 1940's Style Classic Club or Lounge Chairs in Amber Color Shearling
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful exuberant pair of new Danish modern lounge chairs of our own design. The design is inspired by the classic designs from the 1940s but with our own design variations and up-...
Sheepskin, Beech
Double Sided Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
This leather sofa is upholstered in our high-grade Newport Toffee leather. With tightly tufted backrests and seat cushions with high-density foam, with natural finish brass nailhead ...
Leather
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
Unavailable|$9,403 / item
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Custom Oak & Cream Bouclé Daybed by Fosfeen Handcrafted, Made to Order
Located in Plymouth, GB
A handcrafted oak and cream bouclé daybed from Fosfeen’s Sunday Collection. Made to order with full customisation available, including COM, finishes, and dimensions. The Sunday Dayb...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
$1,696Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 28 in W 136 in D 32 in
Mid Century Sectional Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates c 1960's
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
Architectural two piece sectional sofa, designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. The sofa features an angled section, which has a storage cabinet on its end, with a drop dow...
Upholstery
Danish Designer, Curved Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A curved yellow fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.' Seat height: 15.75” All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional ...
Fabric, Wood
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$6,389 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$2,489 / item
H 11.8 in W 11.8 in D 7.5 in
Tulip Organic Modern Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Tulip organic modern wall light/ wall sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary organic modern design insp...
Plaster
$7,500
H 28.5 in W 143 in D 87 in
Large Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Two-Piece Sectional Sofa, Labeled
By Harvey Probber
Located in St. Louis, MO
Large Mid-Century Modern 1950s Harvey Probber two-piece sectional sofa with mahogany tapered legs. Sofa has original fabric, it needs to be reupholstered and foam replaced. There is ...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$117,549
H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...
Wrought Iron
$4,200
H 36 in W 37 in D 21 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Oversized Bergere Marquise Armchair
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century French Louis XVI style bergère marquise upholstered armchair in painted wood frame with neoclassical architecture embellished hand-carved foliates, rosettes and tapered ...
Fabric, Wood, Paint
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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