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Naked Sofa by Dooq
By DOOQ
Located in Geneve, CH
Naked sofa by Dooq
Dimensions: W 312 x D 332 x H 78 cm
Seat height 40 cm
Materials: Base beechwood
Upholstery Smooth Velvet
Also avalaible in Synthetic Leather
Naked sofa...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech, Upholstery
H 30.71 in. W 122.84 in. D 130.71 in.
Naked Sofa by Dooq
By DOOQ
Located in Geneve, CH
Naked sofa by Dooq
Dimensions: W 452 x D 322 x H 78 cm
Seat height : 40 cm
Materials : Base beech wood
Upholstery smooth velvet
Avalaible in synthetic leather
Naked sofa...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
H 30.71 in. W 177.96 in. D 126.78 in.
Naked Sofa by Dooq
By DOOQ
Located in Geneve, CH
Naked sofa by Dooq
Dimensions: W 352 x D 132 x H 78 cm
Seat height 40 cm
Materials: Base beechwood
Upholstery smooth velvet
Also available in synthetic leather
Naked sofa r...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Beech, Velvet
H 30.71 in. W 138.59 in. D 51.97 in.
Velvet Sofa Attributed to Marzio Cecchi, circa 1970s, Italy
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian glam couch, newly reupholstered blue velvet, round brass feet, attributed to Marzio Cecchi, circa 1970s, Italy
This piece has been reupholstered in a marvelous chic dark b...
Category
Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
H 43.31 in. W 129.93 in. D 49.22 in.
French Louis XV Style Velvet Canapé à Oreilles Sofa
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand French wingback sofa or Canapé à Oreilles made in the Louis XV taste. Features a large triple back hand carved frame having serpentine crest and seat. Professionally restored a...
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Fruitwood
H 39 in. W 99 in. D 32 in.
Gio Ponti for Isa Bergamo Rare Green Curved Channel back Velvet Sofa Italy 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Sculptural Rare curved sofa by Gio Ponti with sophisticated nd fine Channel back , with wood legs and brass feet manufactured by ISA Bergamo in Italy during 1950s.
The green velv...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 32.29 in. W 70.87 in. D 35.44 in.
20th Century French Chocolate Brown Two-Seated Velvet Sofa with Set of Cushions
Located in CH
20th century velvet sofa in chocolate brown with set of cushions.
France, circa 1950.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Sofas
Materials
Velvet
H 27.96 in. W 64.18 in. D 31.5 in.
Chiado Bench 3-Seat
Located in Lisbon, PT
Chiado bench is a tribute to comfort and discreet elegance. With a comfy seat and sleek structure, the combination between these two element’s finishing’s, makes this a chameleon-lik...
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Wood, Velvet
H 30.32 in. W 74.81 in. D 26.38 in.
Chiado Bench 2-Seat
Located in Lisbon, PT
Chiado bench is a tribute to comfort and discreet elegance. With a comfy seat and sleek structure, the combination between these two element’s finishings, makes this a chameleon-like...
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 30.32 in. W 59.06 in. D 26.38 in.
19th Century Gilded and Painted Grey Venetian Sofa with Red Velvet Upholstery
Located in Miami, FL
Italian sofa in the Venetian style painted with a light grey patina (original color) on a walnut frame.
Flowers and vegetal carvings all around the front part of the frame.
Entirel...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Fruitwood, Walnut
H 39.5 in. W 79 in. D 27.5 in.
1950s Design Burlesque Bordeaux Velvet Sofa
Located in Halluin, FR
1950s design and vintage style Bordeaux velvet soft, comfy and trendy sofa.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Metal
H 34.26 in. W 78.75 in. D 32.68 in.
Oval 6-Seat Confident Sofa
Located in Belgium, BE
Beautiful oval six-seat "confident" sofa in very good condition, was fully upholstered a few years ago with mustard-yellow quality velvet.
An incredibly beautiful eye-catcher.
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Neoclassical Canapes
Materials
Velvet, Oak
H 31.5 in. W 70.87 in. D 51.19 in.
French Charles X Daybed, 1825
Located in Belgium, BE
Beautiful Charles X daybed (1824-1830).
Even after almost 200 years, this daybed still has a modern avant-garde appearance and fits into both a modern and classic interior.
Made in s...
Category
Antique 1820s French Charles X Daybeds
Materials
Maple, Velvet
H 19.69 in. W 70.87 in. D 29.53 in.
Two-Seat Pink Velvet Rendez-Vous Sofa by Sergio Bicego, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
H 28 in. W 74 in. D 37 in.
Mid-Century Modern Italian Two-Seat Maralunga Sofa by Vico Magistretti, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
This two-seat "Maralunga" sofa designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina; Italy in 1973.
The sofa comes with its original bi-color velvet fabric in grey and black and conserves its o...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
H 28.35 in. W 61.03 in. D 31.5 in.
Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Sofa with Chrome Structure, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian sofa with chrome back details and original velvet upholstery.
Overall the sofa is in good vintage condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
H 29.53 in. W 81.11 in. D 35.44 in.
Gilda Fringe Sofa in Burgundy Velvet Made in Italy
Located in Milan, IT
Inspired by the 1950s, Gilda expresses its versatility in both contemporary and classic environments. The structure is in solid wood, the upholstery in velvet (Dedar, Adamo & Eva, Ca...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 30.32 in. W 37.41 in. D 86.62 in.
Large Sofa by Fredrik A. Kayser, 1950s
Located in Belgium, BE
Very rare three-seat sofa by Fredrik A. Kayser manufacturer by Vatne Møbler, Norway and in perfect condition.
This refined design can be compared to the designs of Finn Juhl and Nann...
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Canapes
Materials
Velvet, Oak
H 33.86 in. W 83.47 in. D 30.71 in.
In stock in Los Angeles, Limes Navy Blue Velvet Corner Sofa, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Limes is a sofa that upholds philosophical approach to a larger ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
H 30 in. W 32 in. D 36 in.
Charleston Bench, Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Charleston bench by Pepe Albargues
Dimensions: 85 x 165 x 63
Other available width 120, and 200 cm
Technical features: Pine wood structure
reinforced with table and
board of ...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Benches
Materials
Velvet
H 33.47 in. W 64.97 in. D 24.81 in.
Iconic Loveseat by Gigi Radice for Minotti, in Dedar Velvet
By Minotti, Gigi Radice
Located in Torino, IT
Iconic design for this loveseat by Gigi Radice for Minotti, Italy 1950s, black lacquered steel legs, brass feet, upholstered in Dedar, Dante velvet (colors lago and perla).
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Loveseats
Materials
Steel, Brass
H 31.89 in. W 56.3 in. D 25.99 in.
Mid-Century Modern Style Black Lacquer Wooden and Velvet Sofa
Located in Halluin, FR
Black lacquer wooden feet with brass finish and psychedelic velvet sofa in a Mid-Century Modern style.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 30.71 in. W 55.12 in. D 31.5 in.
Padded Blue Velvet and Black Lacquered Sofa
Located in Halluin, FR
Deep blue velvet and black feet padded soft and comfy sofa.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Velvet
H 27.56 in. W 86.62 in. D 39.38 in.
1950s Design and Vintage Style Pink Coral Velvet and Black Feet Padded Sofa
Located in Halluin, FR
1950s design and vintage style black lacquered feet with gilded finish and pink coral velvet soft and comfy sofa.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Metal
H 29.93 in. W 86.62 in. D 36.62 in.
Sofa Settee with Soft Terracotta Velvet and Silk Fringes La Folie
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
With voluptuous curves and perfect poise, La Folie exalts passion and fantasy as if you were in a burlesque show at Moulin Rouge. Let yourself be drawn by this flirtatious feeling of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Silk, Velvet
H 30 in. W 55 in. D 33 in.
Sofa Settee with Soft Terracotta Velvet and Silk Fringes La Folie
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
With voluptuous curves and perfect poise, La Folie exalts passion and fantasy as if you were in a burlesque show at Moulin Rouge. Let yourself be drawn by this flirtatious feeling of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Silk, Velvet
H 30 in. W 71 in. D 33 in.
Red Velvet Two-Seat Sofa by Yves Halard
Located in London, London
Two-seat sofa (or very large one seat)
By Yves Halard
Red Velvet
Two bolster cushions
A couple of marks on the velvet,
Late 20th century, France
Measures: Seat heig...
Category
Late 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Canapes
Materials
Velvet
H 51.58 in. W 53.15 in. D 37.41 in.
Christian Lacroix Upholstered 19th Century Original French Empire Settee
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful 19th French Empire sofa fully restored and reupholstered with elegant Christian Lacroix blue Velvet fabric (Dec 2019) with mahogany wood frame on curly legs. High quality u...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Canapes
Materials
Velvet
H 36 in. W 54 in. D 21 in.
Italian Sofa Gio Ponti Style 1960s Burgundy Velvet
By Gio Ponti
Located in Lyon, FR
Italian banana sofa in the style of Gio Ponti. Original velvet fabric (some signs of use, see photos).
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
H 31.5 in. W 35.44 in. D 59.06 in.
Paolo Buffa Velvet and Beechwood Sofa, 1960
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Rome, IT
Unmistakable sofa by the great Italian designer Paolo Buffa, embellished with a multi-colored velvet from the Zoagli silk factories and a beautiful patina for the wooden part.
The s...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
H 35.44 in. W 66.93 in. D 33.08 in.
Danish Banana Sofa in Floral Textured Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Banana sofa, textured floral upholstery and oak, Denmark, 1940s.
This voluptuous sofa is executed with wooden legs and a moss green classic floral velvet. The sofa has a high lined ...
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Oak
H 29.14 in. W 78.75 in. D 39.38 in.
Midcentury Italian Curved Sofa Velvet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Gorgeous Italian midcentury curved sofa with splayed legs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 32.29 in. W 102.37 in. D 43.31 in.
Fine Velvet Sofa with Brass Feet attributed to Gio Ponti for ISA, Italy, c. 1952
By Gio Ponti, ISA Bergamo
Located in Milano, IT
Sculptural and stylish midcentury two seats sofa attributed to Gio Ponti for ISA, circa 1952, with its typical cast brass feet.
This example of ISA sofa has a particularly beautiful ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
H 30.71 in. W 51.19 in. D 37.41 in.
Bauhaus Sofa, Chromed Steeltubes and Black Lacquered Wood, Germany circa 1930s
Located in Regensburg, DE
Very modern and beautiful Bauhaus Sofa / Bench from Germany around 1930.
It has heavy, curved chromed and polished tubular steeltubes at the side, the back as well as the legs.
The...
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Sofas
Materials
Chrome, Steel
H 31.5 in. W 70.87 in. D 31.5 in.
French Giltwood Canapé Attributed to Georges Jacob
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Rare and exceptional piece. This large and beautiful sofa is a fine example of the work of famed menuisier Georges Jacob (6 July 1739 – 5 July 1814), who was one of the two most prom...
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Materials
Giltwood, Velvet
H 41.25 in. W 76.75 in. D 32 in.
Pink Velvet Rendez-Vous Sofa, Designed by Sergio Bicego, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
H 28 in. W 100 in. D 37 in.
Antique Hand Crafted and Carved Nutwood Louis Seize XVI Canape / Settee / Bench
Located in Lisse, NL
Hand carved antique work of beauty of museum quality and condition.
We have seen and sold our fair share of excellent condition, antique pieces of furniture, but for a settee that i...
Category
Early 20th Century European Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Velvet, Nutwood
H 43.3 in. W 48.8 in. D 26 in.
Midcentury Design and Scandinavian Style Walnut Wooden and Velvet Sofa
Located in Halluin, FR
Midcentury design and Scandinavian style walnut wooden and velvet sofa.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Velvet
H 30.32 in. W 77.17 in. D 30.32 in.
Midcentury Style Gilded Metal and Velvet Design Sofa
Located in Halluin, FR
Gilded metal feet and graphic velvet soft and comfy sofa (jungle pillows include).
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in. W 92.52 in. D 34.65 in.
1950s Italian Gondola Loveseat
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Sculptural Mid-Century Modern Italian love seat in the manner of Guglielmo Ulrich. Restored and reupholstered in an ivory velvet.
Measures: Seat 18 H x 44 W x 20 D
Arm height 23".
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 32 in. W 61 in. D 29.5 in.
Iron Bed, Sofa "Belle de Jour Canapé" by Gunther Lambert Germany in Red Velvet
Located in Halle, DE
Gunther Lambert, iron bed - Daybed - Sofa “Belle de Jour Canapé”, 1970s. Three-sided iron-surrounding with brass globes. Upholstered in original red velvet. Measurements: 108 x 204 x...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Belle Époque Canapes
Materials
Steel
H 37.01 in. W 80.32 in. D 42.52 in.
Midcentury Italian Lacquer Brass Living Room sofa by Romeo Rega, 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Paris, FR
This sofa from the Mid-Century Modern Italian Riviera period designed by Romeo Rega is bursting with nostalgia. With its impeccable design, perfect proportions, and high-end Italian ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
H 27.96 in. W 76.38 in. D 32.29 in.
Midcentury Style Black and White Velvet Design Sofa
Located in Halluin, FR
Black metal feet and graphic velvet soft and comfy sofa (black velvet pillows include).
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Metal
H 31.11 in. W 92.52 in. D 36.62 in.
Italian Vintage Midcentury Sofa, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
A 20th century vintage convertible sofa from the 1950s decade in Italy designer with an interesting angular design and beautiful splayed gold brass polished legs. In fully restored c...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
H 34.26 in. W 84.26 in. D 31.3 in.
Koala Sofa by Elizabeth Garouste & Mattia Bonetti
Located in Paris, FR
Sofa by Garouste & Bonetti, Koala design with bronze feet and red velvet, ready to be reupholstered.
Category
Vintage 1980s French Canapes
Materials
Bronze
H 43.31 in. W 63 in. D 35.44 in.
Elegant Three-Seat Danish Curved Sofa, 1940s, New Velvet Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
Rare and elegant three-seat curved sofa manufactured in Denmark, in the 1940s.
Very soft and comfortable seat. Light oak feet.
Perfect condition.
This sofa has been fully restored...
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Upholstery, Velvet
H 29.14 in. W 78.75 in. D 38.59 in.
Danish Banana Sofa with Classic Patterned Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Curved settee, green fabric and oak, Denmark, 1940s
This voluptuous sofa is executed with wooden legs and a green Classic patterned velvet. The sofa has a high lined and curved back...
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Oak
H 26.38 in. W 74.81 in. D 35.44 in.
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 good original condition
Measures: 145.5 x 60 cm height 94 cm height seat. 41 cm.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Iron
H 37.01 in. W 57.29 in. D 27.56 in.
Padded Orange Velvet and Brass Metal Feet Sofa
Located in Halluin, FR
Brass metal design feet and padded velvet soft and comfy sofa.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Velvet
H 30.71 in. W 98.43 in. D 39.38 in.
Very Elegant French Art Deco Sofa with Original Velvet Upholstery, 1930s
Located in Paris, FR
Here is a very elegant three-seat curved Art Deco sofa with generous carved lines and voluptuous curves, typical from the French Art Deco period. Massive curved Beech wood base, Fran...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
H 35.44 in. W 82.68 in. D 39.38 in.
Two-Seat Sofa by Marco Zanuso for Arflex
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Two-seat sofa, designed by Marco Zanuso. Italy, Arflex 1951.
The lady two-seat sofa, metal frame with wooden construction. Recently upholstered in grey velvet material. Brass legs...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 32.49 in. W 56.7 in. D 31.89 in.
Paolo Buffa Loveseat Sofa in Rose Velvet
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Morbio Inferiore, CH
Cozy confortable sofa totally reupholstered in 1st class deep rose velvet.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
H 35.44 in. W 57.09 in. D 29.53 in.
Mid-Century Modern Italian "Onda" Sofa by Paolo Lomazzi, 1980s
By Paolo Lomazzi, Zanotta
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian three-seats "Onda" sofa by Paolo Lomazzi for Zanotta. 1980s
This very stylish sofa is extremely comfortable and in excellent vintage conditions. Newly Uph...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
H 27.56 in. W 76.78 in. D 33.47 in.
Green Velvet and Black Wooden Feet Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Halluin, FR
Black lacquered wooden feet and green velvet soft and comfy sofa in Chesterfield design.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Chesterfield Canapes
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 30.71 in. W 91.34 in. D 37.8 in.
Z Sofa by Bengt Ruda
Located in London, GB
A 1950s Bengt Ruda "Z" sofa.
Designed by Bengt Ruda for NK, Nordiska Kompaniet.
Bengt Ruda (1918-1999) was a Swedish architect and furniture designer. He worked for Nordiska K...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Sofas
Materials
Velvet
H 32.29 in. W 56.7 in. D 36.23 in.
Powdery Pink Velvet Sofa Art Deco Style
Located in Halluin, FR
Golden foot and powdery pink velvet soft and comfy sofa in Art Deco style.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Canapes
Materials
Velvet
H 31.89 in. W 89.77 in. D 34.65 in.
Midcentury with Velvet Bicolored Italian Sofa, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful sofa in characteristic Italian style of Paolo Buffa, Vittorio Dassi and Osvaldo Borsani, from the middle of the century. This type of matching velvet fabric makes the sofa ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Velvet
H 33.86 in. W 59.06 in. D 31.5 in.
Biedermeier Walnut and Velvet Cream Color Austrian Sofa, 1820
Located in Rome, IT
Biedermeier two-seat sofa. Sofa all veneered in walnut wood and covered in beige color velvet and combined fabric.
The sofa is small in size, and seats two people well. It is made ...
Category
Antique 1820s Austrian Biedermeier Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Walnut
H 39.38 in. W 64.97 in. D 24.02 in.
Beautiful Napoléon III Period Circular Couch
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful circular couch, completely covered with a “red opera” silk velvet. It consists of three benches attached to a central shaft. Based on gilt wood fluted legs.
Category
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Canapes
Materials
Wood, Velvet
H 36.23 in. Dm 51.19 in.
Pair of Vintage Louis XVI-Style Bergere Chairs
Located in Great Barrington, MA
The pair of vintage Louis XVI-style bergere armchairs have "scrubbed" white painted frames and raspberry cut velvet upholstery in a wicker-style pattern with brass nailheads.
Meas...
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 37 in. W 27 in. D 28 in.
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European Velvet Canapes For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of European velvet canapes for sale on 1stDibs. Find 46 antique and vintage European velvet canapes at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 13 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of European velvet canapes available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. European velvet canapes bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made European velvet canapes over the years, but those made by Paolo Buffa, DOOQ and Sergio Bicego are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are European Velvet Canapes?
Prices for European velvet canapes start at $1,250 and top out at $21,142 with the average selling for $7,800.
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