$5,800
H 29 in W 69 in D 30 in
Midcentury ETRA Italian Loveseat Light Purple Velvet Sofa Style of Marco Zanuso
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Miami, FL
Midcentury sofa or loveseat in the style of Marco Zanuso, original light purple velvet fabric (a
Brass
$11,423Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.47 in W 90.56 in D 39.38 in
Vintage Sofa in Light Blue and Purple Velvet by Isa Bergamo
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Milano, IT
Wonderful vintage light blue velvet sofa made in Italy by Isa Bergamo from the 1950s. The sofa is
Brass
$7,500 / item
H 26.75 in W 105 in D 33 in
1970s Harvey Probber Attributed Tuxedo Sofa in Purple Velvet, 2x Available
By Harvey Probber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
purchase. Their upholstery fabric is a mottled royal purple velvet material, and each sofa has three
Steel
$14,279Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.75 in W 103.94 in D 31.5 in
Rare Set of Vintage Sofas by Gianfranco Frattini in Purple Velvet
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Milano, IT
seat is composed of cushions reupholstered in a very fine purple velvet. The coffee table that
Iron
Blue Velvet Sofa by Massimo Iosa Ghini
By Massimo Iosa Ghini
Located in San Francisco, CA
A purple velvet Newton sofa by Massimo Iosa Ghini for Moroso.
Steel
Carl Malmsten, Sofa, Velvet, Birch, Sweden, 1940s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in High Point, NC
A purple velvet and birch sofa, designed and produced by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, c. 1940s. Seat
Velvet, Birch
$20,942
H 32.29 in W 51.58 in D 29.14 in
Danish Modern Finn Juhl "46" Sofa, Dark Lavender Blue Velvet, Carl Brørup, 1940s
By Finn Juhl
Located in Odense, DK
sofa is upholstered in a beautiful dark blue velvet. The sofa is in very good original condition. A
Velvet
Tentazione Sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in New York, NY
Tentazione sofa designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1970s. Sofa has been reupholstered in a navy
Velvet
George Nelson, Velvet Sofa
By George Nelson
Located in Milan, IT
George Nelson, sofa produced by ICF in 1958. Blue velvet sofa with metal feet. Measures: Cm 243 x
Metal
Unavailable
H 23.63 in W 82.68 in D 33.47 in
Maralunga Sofà by Vico Magistretti production Cassina 1978 Three seats
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Lucca, IT
Maralunga Sofà di Vico Magistretti produzione Cassina Tre posti in Velluto Blu Italia 1975 Prima
Velvet
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 110.24 in D 23.63 in
Maralunga by V.Magistretti for Cassina 2 original velvet sofas 1970
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Lucca, IT
Maralunga design Vico Magistretti production Cassina two sofas Maralunga large three seats with their original velvet , perfect mechanism , frame and upholstery are original blue...
Velvet
Unavailable
H 33.47 in W 82.68 in D 23.63 in
Coppia di divani Maralunga di V. Magistretti Produzione Cassina anni 70
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Lucca, IT
Set di due divani Maralunga di Vico Magistretti ,produzione Cassina, prima serie originale . Il set è composto da una coppia di divani grandi a tre sedute. I divani hanno il velluto ...
Velvet
Italian Lady Style Aubergine Purple Velvet Sofa, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Lady style aubergine purple velvet sofa, 1950s. The sofa, with curved arms and black metal
Metal
Sold
H 26.78 in W 95.28 in D 33.08 in
Italian Modern Purple Velvet Sofa Bed Anfibio by Becchi for Giovannetti, 1970s
By Giovannetti, Alessandro Becchi
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Purple velvet sofa bed mod. Anfibio by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti, 1970s
Leather, Fabric, Velvet
Sold
H 26.78 in W 95.28 in D 33.08 in
Italian Modern Purple Velvet Sofa Bed Anfibio by Becchi for Giovannetti, 1970s
By Alessandro Becchi, Giovannetti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Purple velvet sofa bed mod. Anfibio by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti, 1970s Sofa
Leather, Fabric, Velvet
Sold
H 36.23 in W 88.59 in D 35.44 in
Italian Vintage Couch or Sofa, 1950, Reupholstered with Purple Velvet
Located in Morazzone, Varese
An extra-ordinary purple velvet couch or sofa from the Italian's 1950s. This sofa is quite large
Aluminum
Sold
H 33.08 in W 63.78 in D 33.47 in
Italian Midcentury Sofa or Loveseat Reupholstered with Purple Velvet, 1950s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
restored with high quality material and externally reupholstered with soft purple - plum shiny velvet of
Brass
Vintage 1960s Midcentury Italian Sofa in Purple Velvet
Located in London, London
Italian sofa Brass legs New cotton velvet upholstery, 1950s Measures: Seat height 41cm.
Brass
Sold
H 31.5 in W 110.24 in D 37.41 in
Italian Sofà Attr. Pier luigi Colli in Purple Velvet and Green, 1950s
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Milano, IT
is a four seater and has been reupholstered in an elegant and sophisticated purple velvet. Note its
Velvet
Italian Midcentury Sofa or Loveseat in New Purple Velvet, 1950s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
material and externally reupholstered with soft purple - plum shiny velvet of high quality, Made in Italy
Brass
Artifort C610 Purple Velvet Tufted Rolling Sofa by Geoffrey Harcourt
By Geoffrey D. Harcourt, Artifort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing two-seat Artifort tufted sofa by Geoffrey Harcourt newly upholstered in amethyst velvet
Metal
Gondola Sofa in Purple Velvet by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Hanover, MA
Lounge on this luscious Adrian Pearsall 1960's gondola sofa resplendent in shimmering purple velvet
Sold
H 32.29 in W 79.93 in D 36.62 in
Mid-Century Modern Purple Velvet and Brass Italian Curved Sofa, circa 1950
By Ico Parisi
Located in Aci Castello, IT
with a purple velvet.
Brass
Art Deco Style Purple Sofa
Located in Pomona, CA
Art Deco style sofa covered in beautiful purple velvet fabric. Channel back beautifully curved arms
Velvet, Wood
Sofa Spring Feathers Velvet, Italy, 1940s-1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Three-seat sofa, spring padding, feather cushions, velvet upholstery.
Velvet, Feathers
1970s Mid Century Modern Curved Velvet and Chrome Sofa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This mid-century modern velvet and chrome sofa was designed and manufactured in the United States
Chrome
Sold
H 33 in W 81 in L 33 in
Long Hollywood Regency Pink or Mauve Velvet Kidney Form Tufted Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Hollywood Regency style long pink or mauve vintage tufted sofa with two cushions. A beautiful piece
Metal
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Togo Purple 2 Seater Sofa
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Rochester, England
order aubergine purple velvet fabric. Measurements: Small 2 seater sofa 131 cm (W) x 70 cm (H) x
Velvet
Sold
H 26 in W 162 in L 26 in
Magnificent XL Milo Baughman 4-Piece Sofa Sectional Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
velvet fabric. This is possibly the most fabulous and large sectional sofa we have ever had. The original
Upholstery
Sold
H 27.17 in W 62.21 in D 32.68 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Lorenzetti, Mauro Marzocchi by Simon Gavina, 70s
Located in MIlano, IT
upholstered structure in purple velvet. This is the authentic fabric conserved in fantastic conditions. You
Velvet
Mid Century Modern Florence Knoll Chrome Base Sofa Newly Upholstered
By Florence Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Florence Knoll Chrome Base Sofa Newly Upholstered in a Blue Velvet Beautiful
Chrome
Divano mod. D70, Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno, 1955
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Rivoli, IT
Divano letto modello D70, Osvaldo Borsani per Tecno, 1955
Metal
Pair of Vintage Italian Armchairs
Located in bari, IT
This set of two vintage Italian armchairs features in a delicious pink velvet and brass feet.
Brass
Sold
H 34.26 in W 77.96 in D 44.1 in
George Smith Purple Velvet Signature Scroll Howard Arm Sofa Settee
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
sofa RRP £13,000 in purple velvet George Smith Chelsea make some of the finest hand made in England
Velvet
Gigi Radice Mid-Century Modern Velvet Sofa
By Gigi Radice
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian sofa designed by Gigi Radice. Fully restored and
Brass
Sold
H 34 in W 52 in D 30 in
20th Century Green Italian Small Two Seater Sofa, Iron Settee by Marco Zanuso
By Marco Zanuso
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian two seater sofa or settee, designed by Marco Zanuso in good
Metal, Brass, Iron
Ligne Roset Kashima lounge chair and sofa by Michel Ducaroy, 1970s
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Stunning and extremely comfortable Kashima lounge chair and sofa in purple velvet by Michel Ducaroy
Upholstery
Luxe Purple Velvet and Chrome Knoll Style Loveseat
By Florence Knoll, Steelcase
Located in Houston, TX
Ultra luxe loveseat / sofa freshly upholstered in purple velvet. Sofa sits atop a stainless base.
Chrome
Sold
H 24.75 in W 95.75 in D 31.5 in
Pierre Paulin, ABCD Sofa, Purple Velvet, Artifort, Netherlands, 1960s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in High Point, NC
A purple velvet ABCD sofa designed by Pierre Paulin and produced by Artifort, Netherlands, 1960s
Velvet
Sold
H 29 in W 89 in D 39 in
Outrageous Harvey Probber style Purple Velvet Curved Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Outrageous Harvey Probber style purple velvet curved back sofa. This super sexy sofa retains its
Upholstery
Mah Jong sectional Sofa in Purple Velvet by Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois
Located in Antwerp, BE
reupholstered in purple velvet. In the 1970s Hans Hopfer created the Mah Jong lounge sofa, Roche Bobois’s
Velvet
Ligne Roset Togo by Michel Ducaroy Purple Velvet 2 Seater Sofa
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Rochester, England
order aubergine purple velvet fabric. Measurements: Small 2 seater sofa 131 cm (W) x 70 cm (H) x
Velvet
Sold
H 30 in W 135 in D 57 in
Vladimir Kagan, Large Sofa, wood, Purple Mohair, Vladimir Kagan Designs, Inc
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in High Point, NC
A hyper-modern and organic sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan. Produced by Vladimir Kagan Designs, Inc
Metal
Convertible Tete-a-Tete Settee Sofa
By Milo Baughman, Ransom Culler
Located in Chicago, IL
Convertible settee/tete-a-tete by Thayer-Coggin. One arm pivots to transform the shape of sofa. New
Leather, Velvet
Channel Quilted Sofa and Chair by Steve Chase
By Steve Chase
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Channel quilted sofa and large-scale chair by Palm Springs Interior Designer, Steve Chase. Both
Velvet
1950s Italian Modern Sofa in the Manner of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Miami, FL
Offered for sale is a sensual dark blue Italian Modern sofa in the manner of Gio Ponti. The sofa is
Brass
Sold
H 53.15 in W 82.68 in D 68.9 in
Tatlin Sofa by Mario Cananzi & Roberto Semprini for Edra, Italy, 1980s
By Mario Cananzi & Roberto Semprini, Edra
Located in amstelveen, NL
The Tatlin sofa was designed by Mario Cananzi and Roberto Semprini for Edra in the 1980s. Inspired
Velvet
Italian Purple Velvet Sofa Bed, 1960s
Located in Savona, IT
Sofa bed of Italian production 1960s. Structure and cushion padded and lined with new purple
Metal, Brass
Striking 1980s Sofa in Blue Velvet by Goodman Charlton
Located in Pasadena, CA
arms, a pinched back, and splayed legs. The sofa retains its original blue velvet upholstery, which is
Upholstery, Velvet
Sold
H 35.44 in W 78.75 in L 35.44 in
ISA Bergamo Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Curved Sofa Brass Legs
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Lucca, IT
ISA Bergamo velvet curved sofa, Italy, 1950s Mid-Century Modern.
Brass
Set of Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Sofas
By Vladimir Kagan, Weiman
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of Bilbao sofas Designed by Vladimir Kagan for Weiman Preview Furniture USA, circa 1980s
Velvet
Milo Baughman Tufted Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous silvery purple tufted velvet sofa on a chrome plinth base. Located at Las Venus @ ABC
Chrome
Sofa in the Style of Milo Baughman, USA, 1960s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern sofa in the style of Milo Baughman. Completely restored with new foam, cushions
Chrome
Sold
H 27.17 in W 75.6 in D 31.89 in
Sleeper Sofa / Daybed Model BR02 by Martin Visser Midcentury Dutch Modern
By Martin Visser, 't Spectrum Bergeijk
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Sleeper sofa daybed BR02 designed by Martin Visser in 1960 and produced by Spectrum, Bergeijk (NL
Metal, Chrome
Cy Mann chrome mid century loveseat sofa.
By Cy Mann
Located in Oberstown, Lusk, IE
that. Plump sumptuous cushions are supported by a minimal chrome frame and the lush purple velvet is
Chrome
Sofa and Pair of Armchairs by Jules Leleu, circa 1956
By Jules Leleu
Located in Paris, FR
Covered with blue velvet, legs made in steel with patinated gun-metal finish and brass. Origin
Brass, Steel
Purple Velvet Sofa in the Manner of Tobia Scarpa Soriana
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Ferndale, MI
A purple velvet low profile sofa in the manner of Tobia Scarpa Soriana. This sofa sits low and is
Fabric, Velvet
Cy Mann Sofa in Grey Blue Velvet
By Cy Mann
Located in New London, CT
Designed by Cy Mann exclusively for his Manhattan design store in the 1970s this 7' sleek low sofa
Velvet
$10,471
H 36.23 in W 114.18 in D 35.44 in
Ico Parisi Curved fabric sofa with brass legs by Isa Bergamo, Italy, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo, Ico Parisi
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Curved fabric sofa with brass legs, designed by Ico Parisi, manufactured by Isa Bergamo. This sofa, designed by Ico Parisi, epitomizes the finest stylistic research of the 1950s. It...
Brass
$12,351Sale Price / item|20% Off
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
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
$2,750 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Amber by Yiannis Ghikas
By Miniforms, Yiannis Ghikas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
Blown Glass
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
Brass
$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
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...
Brass
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
$5,710 / item
H 29 in W 59 in D 39 in
Green New York Velvet Loveseat Sofa, Designed by Sergio Bicego, Made in Italy
By Sergio Bicego
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (2) The new New York collection designs by Sergio Bicego still retains a contemporary soul a...
Velvet
$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 Edward Wormley, Jack Lenor Larsen, 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
Italian Mid-Century Sectional
Located in Red Lion, PA
Vintage original Italian mid-century sofa/sectional. Made up of two pieces that fit together at an angle creating a curve shape, sitting on tapered wood legs. The sofa is certainly a...
Fabric, Wood
$5,950 / set
H 28 in W 158 in D 37 in
1970s Milo Baughman in Jack Lenor Larsen Blue Brown Lattice Velvet Sectional
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Extremely rare two pieces sectional by Milo Baughman upholstered in Jack Lenor Larsen fabric.. This beautiful cotton velvet cut lattice sectional is statement piece which is also com...
Velvet, Wood
$9,995 / set
H 34.26 in W 31.5 in D 35.44 in
Ico Parisi velvet and brass armchairs by Isa Bergamo, Italy, 1950s
By Ico Parisi, ISA Bergamo
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Pair of fabric armchairs with brass legs by Ico Parisi and manufactured by Isa Bergamo. This pair of Italian armchairs exemplifies the finest stylistic research of the 1950s. The de...
Brass
$13,930Sale Price|30% Off
H 27.56 in W 84.65 in D 31.5 in
Red and Blue Harvey Probber Sofa with Jupe by Jackie Hand Embroidered Fabric
By Harvey Probber, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Berlin, DE
Hard to believe, that this art piece is completely hand embroidered by master artisans in India. The superb color combination of sky blue cotton thread on the deep red silk velvet ba...
Cotton, Silk, Wood
Postmodern Serpentine Sectional With Stacked Base
By Directional, Adrian Pearsall, Milo Baughman
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Interesting postmodern style sofa with a serpentine like shape. Great organic L shape sofa with an overall foot print of 106” x 106”. Back height is 29” and seat height is 17.5”. Sof...
Upholstery
Gorgeous Harvey Probber Two-Part Sectional Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
A well-tailored, nicely proportioned and architecturally clean-looking design this two-piece sectional sofa by Harvey Probber. With even arms, tufted seat cushions and six loose cush...
Upholstery, 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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