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 discolored mark on the seat).
Brass
$11,295Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Sofa in Light Blue and Purple Velvet by Isa Bergamo
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Milano, IT
The peculiarity of the sofa lies in the fact that its contours are made of purple velvet, creating a truly eccentric effect.
Brass
1970s Harvey Probber Attributed Tuxedo Sofa in Purple Velvet, 1x Available
By Harvey Probber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Their upholstery fabric is a mottled royal purple velvet material, and each sofa has three seat cushions and back cushions.
Steel
$14,119Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Set of Vintage Sofas by Gianfranco Frattini in Purple Velvet
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Milano, IT
Its seat is composed of cushions reupholstered in a very fine purple velvet. The coffee table that completes the composition is made of walnut wood, giving a touch of extravagance.
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.
Velvet, Birch
Danish Modern Finn Juhl "46" Sofa, Dark Lavender Blue Velvet, Carl Brørup, 1940s
By Finn Juhl
Located in Odense, DK
Early and important Finn Juhl "46" sofa made in the 1940s at original manufacturer Carl Brørup. The sofa is upholstered in a beautiful dark blue velvet. The sofa is in very good orig...
Velvet
Argentine Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Brass, Argentina, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A large five-seat purple velvet, wood and brass sofa designed and produced in Argentina, c. 1940s.
Brass
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 crushed velvet. Retains original Cassina label underneath.
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 77 x 70 H.
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 Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Lucca, IT
Maralunga Sofa by Vico Magistretti production Cassina Three-seater in Blue Velvet Italy 1975 First series of the famous and important Maralunga Sofa , which has become a design icon...
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 Cassina, Vico Magistretti
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 Cassina, Vico Magistretti
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 legs, is completely restored and furbished with a purple velvet fabric.
Metal
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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 bed mod.
Leather, Fabric, Velvet
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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 bed mod.
Leather, Fabric, Velvet
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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.
Aluminum
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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
Internally completely restored with high quality material and externally reupholstered with soft purple - plum shiny velvet of high quality, Made in Italy.
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
The sofa is a four seater and has been reupholstered in an elegant and sophisticated purple velvet.
Velvet
Italian Midcentury Sofa or Loveseat in New Purple Velvet, 1950s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Internally completely restored with high quality 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 Artifort, Geoffrey D. Harcourt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing two-seat Artifort tufted sofa by Geoffrey Harcourt newly upholstered in amethyst velvet sofa on rollers. Matching tufted lounge chair available, listed separately.
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, burn pontifical incense and wait for the puff of white smoke from the chimney of ...
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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
Stylish curved sofa in the manner of Ico Parisi made in Italy in the 1950s, has been reupholstered 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 and ball feet.
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 circa 1960s. This stunning velvet and chrome sofa boasts a magnificent blue velvet u...
Chrome
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 to add interest to any room. The arms of this sofa are slightly curved outward. Th...
Metal
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Togo Purple 2 Seater Sofa
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Rochester, England
Adhering to the highest quality standards, the sofa is covered in a beautiful and made to order aubergine purple velvet fabric.
Velvet
Magnificent XL Milo Baughman 4-Piece Sofa Sectional Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent extra large Milo Baughman 4-piece sectional with luscious Jack Lenor Larsen purple velvet fabric. This is possibly the most fabulous and large sectional sofa we have ever...
Upholstery
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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
Italian Mid-Century Modern sofa Lorenzetti design Mauro Marzocchi by Simon Gavina, 70s A sofa with upholstered structure in purple velvet.
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 MCM Florence Knoll Sofa made in the Style of Jonathan Adler's Lampert Sofa. The sofa...
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
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely full sized deep George Smith Signature Scroll arm sofa RRP £13,000 in purple velvet George Smith Chelsea make some of the finest han...
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 reupholstered in gray velvet.
Brass
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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 condition. The backrest of the small divano is slightly curved with slim, arched armr...
Metal, Brass, Iron
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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