Chesterfield Sofa Floral Print Velvet Fabric
Located in Paddington, NSW
This striking sofa is a bold reinterpretation of a classic Chesterfield silhouette, distinguished by its deeply tufted back, low rolled arms, and generous proportions. Upholstered in...
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Red Velvet Knole Sofa with Floral Cushions, 1950s
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
A beautiful example of the traditional Knole sofa, featuring rich red velvet upholstery and floral-patterned, reversible cushions.
Velvet
French Napoleon III Style Curved Sofa in Floral Jacquard Velvet
Located in Astoria, NY
The solid wooden frame is crafted in a graceful crescent form with a continuous back and sweeping arms. Upholstered in a floral jacquard velvet with raised cut-pile motifs in muted t...
Jacquard, Velvet, Hardwood
$3,290
H 27.17 in W 61.03 in D 34.65 in
Danish Art Deco Curved Sofa Couch Green Floral Velour Velvet Upholstery, 1950s
By Viggo Boesen, Alfred Christensen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish smaller curved Banana form Art Deco couch or sofa made in the 1950s. The legs are made of dark stained wood and the sofa is upholstered with green velour/velvet with floral pa...
Fabric, Wood
Colette Floral Metal Base Sofa
By Koket
Located in Manassas, VA
A tribute to Parisian Femininity. The vibe is flirty, a little delicate and ever so slightly vintage. Fully upholstered tight back sofa with a metal base wrapped in a veil of organic...
Brass
$2,585
H 25.99 in W 49.61 in D 21.66 in
Danish Modern, Two-Seater Sofa in Velour with Floral Upholstery, 1970s
Located in Rødding, DK
Elegant Danish Modern two-seater sofa / loveseat from the 1970s, showcasing classic Scandinavian design with expressive textile detailing. The sofa features its original floral uphol...
Fabric, Velvet, Oak
Sold
H 28 in W 98 in D 34 in
Mid Century French Provincial Down Filled Blue Velvet Floral Day Sofa Couch 98"
By Interior Crafts
Located in Dayton, OH
Retro Mid Century French Provincial day sofa by Interior Crafts. Features scalloped frame with cabriole legs and raised blue velvet upholstery with duck down filled back cushions. ...
Velvet, Hardwood
Vintage Hollywood Regency Floral Cut Velvet Sofa Modified Lawson Style
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage Hollywood Regency style greenish-gold colored floral cut velvet modified Lawson style sofa with loose seat and back cushions, three casters in front, and two round t...
Velvet, Wood
Sold
H 43.31 in W 57.09 in D 27.56 in
Very Elegant Silver Fabric Sofa with Floral Motifs and Bordeaux Velvet
Located in Buggiano, IT
Very elegant silver fabric sofa with floral motifs and Bordeaux velvet. The fabric is in good condition.
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
Sold
H 7 in W 36 in D 36 in
Mah Jong Modular Sofa Hans Hopfer Roche Bobois Kenzo Floral Silk Velvet Kimono
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer, Kenzo Okada
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mah Jong Sectional sofa set, Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer, vintage, rare Kenzo collection from the aughts. Custom set, gorgeous mix of textiles, original, circa 2010 production. Set inc...
Silk, Velvet
Majestic early 20th Century Sofa with Floral Fabric
Located in Milano, IT
The entire back of the sofa is upholstered in period green velvet, secured to the sofa with studs.
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
Sold
H 32.29 in W 32.29 in D 60.24 in
1940's Two-Seater "Crapaud" Sofa in Velvet with Vintage Art Nouveau Floral Pater
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Nice two seater "crapaud" bench or sofa from the 40's which has been reupholstered in the past with a very nice velvet fabric with art nouveau floral prints, solid wood legs.
Velvet, Wood
Danish Banana Sofa in Floral Textured Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
This voluptuous sofa is executed with wooden legs and a moss green classic floral velvet.
Velvet, Oak
Sold
H 30.71 in W 55.52 in D 28.35 in
1960s, Danish 2 seater sofa, floral green furniture velour, beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 2 seater sofa. Floral green furniture velour, beech wood legs, brass springs in the seat. Sofa was reupholstered by craftsman about 10 years ago. Manufactured by Danish...
Velvet, Beech
Sold
H 30.32 in W 90.56 in D 48.82 in
Large Gio Ponti Attributed Curved Sofa in Original Blue Floral Upholstery, 1930s
By Casa e Giardino, Gio Ponti
Located in The Hague, NL
The generous dimensions and in particular the seat depth make this a plush and very comfortable design, ideal for lounging. The sofa retains its original high quality upholstery in a...
Mohair, Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut, Burl
Classic Curved Settee with Floral Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Banana sofa, beige floral fabric and oak, France, 1950s This voluptuous sofa is executed with elegant wooden legs and a light colored, velvet fabric with a floral embroided pattern.
Velvet, Oak
Sold
H 29.73 in W 30.71 in D 37.41 in
Sofa 5-Sear Modular Floral Velvet, with Glass Mirror Table, 1960, Italia
Located in Palermo, IT
Elegant set of 5 anatomically shaped modular seats, with velvet-covered coffee table accessory and square-shaped mirrored shelf, with a floral theme.
Velvet, Optical Glass
21st Century Custom Pile-on-Pile Velvet Floral Upholstered Sofa
Located in Morristown, NJ
21st c., custom carved fabric floral upholstered skirted sofa with, beige rope piping, on wooden feet, unmarked. Includes five 22" x 20" down throw pillows in same fabric and piping....
Cotton, Silk, Foam, Wood, Down
Velvet Patterned Sofa, 1970s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
- 27"h, 77"w, 34"d, 18"h (seat height) - Geometric floral patterned velvet three-seat sofa circa 1970s - Sold individually - Condition: Good; small tear on back top in seam; one sm...
Velvet
Sold
H 33.08 in W 95.28 in D 35.44 in
1970s Italian Sofa with Natural Brass Base, 1960s Jacquard Floral Velvet Fabric
Located in Firenze, IT
1970s Italian sofa, original structure newly reupholstered in 1960s vintage floral velvet fabric, natural brass base with perfect vintage patina.
Brass
Antique Sofa Oak Settee Club Style Victorian Green Velvet 19th Century
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A beautiful large quality antique Victorian oak framed three-seat sofa, having a spindle back, scrolling shaped arms and turned legs, upholstered in a lush ’Green & Grey’ floral velv...
Oak, Velvet
$10,956 / item
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Alexander and Jones Sunday Daybed in Oak & Cream Bouclé Handcrafted to Order
Located in Cirencester, England
The Sunday Daybed is a signature made-to-order piece by Alexander and Jones, handcrafted in our Cotswolds studio, UK, from sculpted solid oak with our signature wave form frame and c...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
$2,860 / item
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft
By Neca Abrantes
Located in Jardim America, SP
This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...
Straw
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England inspired by an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gi...
Iron
$1,000
H 27 in W 83 in D 32 in
Traditional Floral Sofa With Pastel Chinoiserie-Inspired Upholstery and Skirted
Located in Elkton, MD
Late 20th-century traditional curved sofa featuring pastel floral upholstery with a Chinoiserie-inspired pattern. Designed with rolled arms, a skirted base, and three-seat cushions. ...
Upholstery
$9,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 28 in W 85 in D 36 in
Stellar Pair Milo Baughman Yellow Leather Parsons Sofas Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stellar pair of Milo Baughman yellow leather parsons sofas. This pair is in remarkable vintage condition with only light signs of age. The magnificent yellow leather has embroidere...
Leather
White Limestone Sink Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
This timeless beautiful Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of white Crema Luna Limestone, the design sprung from Greek and Roman times, it carries superb artistic me...
Limestone, Marble
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$3,990 / item
H 34 in W 31 in D 40 in
Custom Made to Order Belgian Linen Slip Cover Club Chair with Down Cushion
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This White Linen Slip-Covered Lounge Chair fits as the perfect accent to any room. It's the perfect chair to have adjacent to a sofa, and can make every pillow look delightful in the...
Cotton, Linen, Wood, Down
$42,500 / set
H 34.25 in W 24 in D 23 in
Four Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Chinoiserie Bergères, Jansen Attr., 1890
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine and Rare Assembled Set of Four French Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Carved and Japanned-Chinoiserie Lacquer Decorated Bergers Armchairs, attributed to Maison Jansen (House of Janse...
Velvet, Giltwood, Lacquer
$1,939
H 27.96 in W 53.94 in D 25.6 in
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, original green furniture velour, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Original green furniture velour, oak wood, springs in the seat. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manufactured by Da...
Velvet, Oak
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
$7,000
H 26 in W 95 in D 33 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa M#261 with Original Jack Lenor Larsen Upholstery
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in St. Louis, MO
Classic mid-century modern sofa designed by Edward Wormley from his 1958 Dunbar - Conversation Pieces Collection, this sofa model #261 still has its original Jack Lenor Larsen colorf...
Brass
Danish Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow floral-printed fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Vintage fabric in distressed condition, ideally reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and...
Fabric, Wood
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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