Contemporary Sculptural Velvet Sofa with High Curved Back
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
Fully upholstered in velvet, this sofa combines refined tailoring with a soft, tactile surface.
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Contemporary Sculptural Velvet Sofa with High Curved Back
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
Fully upholstered in velvet, this sofa combines refined tailoring with a soft, tactile surface.
Velvet, Upholstery, Wood
$21,815Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Green Sofa Two Seaters in Velvet with High Gloss Hammered Brass Back
Located in Paris, FR
Sofa two seaters natural green in green velvet. Base and back are in high gloss hammered brass.
Brass
Vintage High Back Sofa, Inspired by Gio Ponti Sofa, Italy, 1960s
By Gio Ponti
Located in San Francisco, CA
Classic Mid-Century Modern three-seater sofa in the style of Gio Ponti, circa 1960. This piece features a gracefully curved backrest extending into full, winged armrests, all resting...
Upholstery, Velvet
$4,469Sale Price|30% Off
Attributed Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian High Back Sofa, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Three-seater sofa attributed Gio Ponti, production in the early 1950s, with high backrest, the upholstery is in velvet but replacement is recommended, feet and structure in beech.
Velvet, Beech
Unavailable
H 36.62 in W 64.18 in D 32.29 in
Midcentury Danish High Back Sofa in Wool and Velvet, 1940s
By Finn Juhl
Located in London, GB
A beautifully designed high back Danish sofa dating from the 1940s. Delicate soft organic curves and lines to this piece, in a rare high back design.
Wool, Velvet, Beech
Custom Modern Even Armed Skirted Green Velvet High Back Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
Unique custom skirted high-back even armed single cushioned sofa recently recovered in green velvet.
Velvet
High Back Modern Sofa
Located in Culver City, CA
Newly reupholstered in velvet on brass legs.
Brass
Sold
H 39.38 in W 76.78 in D 33.47 in
Paolo Buffa Attributed Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofà Velvet 1950 High Back
Located in Palermo, Sicily
High back Italian mid-century sofà particular form, original fabric flowers.
Fabric, Wood
Sleek Jens Risom High Back Sculptural Sofa in Stunning New Upholstery
By Jens Risom
Located in Hudson, NY
Brand new striped Jack Leonor Larsen style velvet upholstery on vintage Jens Risom sofa. Model U150.
Velvet, Walnut
Sold
H 40.16 in W 80.71 in D 35.44 in
Attributed to Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian High Back Sofa, 50s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Three-seater sofa attributed to Gio Ponti, early 1950s production, with high back, the upholstery is in velvet but replacement is recommended, feet and structure in beech.
Velvet, Beech
High Back Red Velvet Bench by Osvaldo Borsani, circa 1940
By Osvaldo Borsani, Atelier Borsani Varedo
Located in Berlin, DE
This extraordinarily lavish bench by Osvaldo Borsani is made of solid wood with a renewed velvet cover. It's golden fringes frame the lower edge and the conic feet of the seating. Ma...
Velvet, Wood
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H 40.16 in W 80.71 in D 35.44 in
Attributed to Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern High Back Sofa and Two Armchairs, 50s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of armchairs and three-seater sofa attributed to Gio Ponti, early 1950s production, with high back, the upholstery is in velvet but replacement is recommended, feet and structur...
Velvet, Beech
Sold
H 36 in W 87 in D 31 in
Vintage Hollywood Regency Tawny Colored Button Tufted Velvet Sofa by Heritage
By Heritage Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Don’t let this fabulous high back button tufted velvet sofa by Heritage pass you by!!
Velvet, Wood
Small High Backed Sofa
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
A George III style buttoned, high back sofa, early 20th century in Pierre Frey army velvet.
Velvet, Mahogany
Sold
H 46.75 in W 60 in D 24 in
Antique American Federal Empire Carved Mahogany High Arm Back Sofa Loveseat 1815
Located in Portland, OR
The sofa has just been professionally re-upholstered in a very high quality green velvet, the sofa having a carved mahogany frame with a carved gadrooned 'rope twist' curved back.
Velvet, Mahogany
Mid Century Velvet Green Tufted High Back Sofa
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Blurring the lines between mid-century modern and Victorian styles, this high-back sofa is a perfect fusion of eras. Upholstered in luxurious green velvet with classic tufted detaili...
Velvet, Teak
Sold
H 32.5 in W 85 in D 24 in
Velvet Sofa Vintage High Back Scroll Arm George Smith Style Feather Filled
Located in East Hampton, NY
George Smith Style velvet sofa, a skirted couch, scroll arm, high back, with feather-filled base cushion.
Velvet, Wood, Down
Sold
H 34.65 in W 66.93 in D 29.14 in
Art Deco Classic High Back Sofa by A.A.Patijn for Zijlstra 1950s Walnut Frame
By Abraham A. Patijn, Zijlstra
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
A beautiful Art Deco sofa in a classic midcentury high back design, by A.A.
Velvet, Walnut
High-Backed Velvet Couch
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
High-backed velvet couch with brass rivets with pillows.
Brass
High-Backed Velvet Couch
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
High-backed velvet couch with brass rivets with pillows.
Brass
Italian High Back Winged Velvet Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian high back winged Italian settee with a single row button details upholstered in burgundy velvet.
Otto Schulz High Back Banana Sofa for Boet, 1930s
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in Belgium, BE
An unique high back banana sofa from the Architect Otto Schultz, completely new upholstered with a mustard yellow color French quality velvet fabric.
Wood, Velvet
$1,160 / item
H 32.29 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Shell Dining Chair, Linen Schwarzwald Dedar, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile dining seats. They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style. They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs. Chair was designed by Vi...
Bouclé, Velvet, Beech, Linen
$4,250 / set
H 15.75 in W 5 in D 3 in
Brass and Murano Glass Sconces, Mid-Century Modern Style, Italy, New Design
Located in Austin, TX
Petite sconces from Murano, Italy made with smoked glass stamped into a lovely curved shape with texture. The brass structure has been newly wired to fit US standards. This pair is...
Brass
$5,052 / set
H 17.72 in Dm 21.66 in
Pair of Custom Made Round Mohair Velvet Ottomans with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottomans developed & produced at our workshop in Sweden using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Sheepskin, Oak, Fabric, Mohair, Velvet
$7,950 / set
H 30.32 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in
1940s Kozelka & Kropacek Armchairs in Texel Sheepskin & Brown Patinated Frame
By Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Czech design by Kozelka & Kropacek, reupholstered in luxurious Texel sheepskin with warm brown patinated bentwood frames. Comfort, craftsmanship, and timeless style. De...
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Bentwood
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
$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
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry, part of our metal Kitchen Collection, is designed as a feature element for any space. The three doors on the upper cabinets are fabricated with a kn...
Brass
Basurto 01 Contemporary Wooden and Fabric Stool
By Difane, Colección Estudio
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
A tribute to the architectural style that characterized Mexico City during the mid-20th century. Inspired by its lines, symmetry, volumes and shapes, each piece is a miniature abstra...
Hardwood
$2,160 / item
H 10 in W 16 in D 16 in
Collectible Modern Fabric Sculptural Table Lamp by Mirei Monticelli, Aphrodite
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Aphrodite lamp takes form from the godess Venus born of sea-spray, depicted by the revered painter Sandro Boticelli. The lampshade is made from banaca fabric, and the lamp base i...
Cement
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
$3,900 / set
H 15 in Dm 10 in
Pair of 'Bloc' Parchment Lamps with Parchment Paper Shades by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Bloc' parchment clad table lamps with matching parchment paper shades by Design Frères.
Hide, Wood, Parchment Paper
$7,496 / item
H 39.38 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires. Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...
Brass
$1,740 / item
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 9.06 in
Murano Art Glass and Brass Pink Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
This charming wall lamp is entirely handmade in Murano. Each single leaf is handcrafted in high quality Murano blown glass; that's why each leaf is slightly different from the other....
Brass
$37,200 / set
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Green Velvet, 1970, Set of 6
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, green velvet, Italy, 1970, set of six. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. Our atelier carefully restored this vintage...
Plastic, Velvet
$4,240Sale Price|20% Off
H 32.5 in W 85 in D 28 in
Antique 19th C. American Empire Flame Mahogany Claw Foot Parlor Sofa Couch 85"
Located in Dayton, OH
Fine American Empire parlor sofa / couch with classical form and masterful carvings. Made of flamed mahogany featuring carved back crest and flared rolled arms accented with carved f...
Mahogany, Burl
Danish Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat Early 1950s
By Mogens Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved two-seat sofa from the 1940s. Often called banana sofas by the Danes due to the curved shape. This sofa has slightly more straight backrest an...
Brass
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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