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Midcentury Red Velvet Sofa, Italy Mid-20th Century
Midcentury Red Velvet Sofa, Italy Mid-20th Century

Midcentury Red Velvet Sofa, Italy Mid-20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Red velvet sofa is a design item realized in Italy mid-20th Century.  

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Sexy Jack Lenor Larsen Red Velvet Sofa Sectional
Sexy Jack Lenor Larsen Red Velvet Sofa Sectional

Sexy Jack Lenor Larsen Red Velvet Sofa Sectional

By Milo Baughman

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Super sexy Jack Lenor Larsen abstract red velvet sofa sectional. This is one of a kind masterpiece is attributed to Milo Baughman for Directional.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

1950s Vintage Red Velvet Sofa, Italian Design
1950s Vintage Red Velvet Sofa, Italian Design

1950s Vintage Red Velvet Sofa, Italian Design

Located in None, IT

Sofa with red velvet upholstery, black metal legs with gold-plated brass tips, Italian design, 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Custom Capitone "Carmen" Tufted Red Velvet Sofa by Adesso Imports
Custom Capitone "Carmen" Tufted Red Velvet Sofa by Adesso Imports

Custom Capitone "Carmen" Tufted Red Velvet Sofa by Adesso Imports

By Adesso

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Spectacular custom Capitone "Carmen" tufted sofa upholstered in red Belgium velvet. Every side of the sofa is tufted, even the back.

Category

2010s American Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Red Velvet Sofa by The Tailored Home, Curved Back, Modern Design, USA
Red Velvet Sofa by The Tailored Home, Curved Back, Modern Design, USA

Red Velvet Sofa by The Tailored Home, Curved Back, Modern Design, USA

By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz

Located in Greenwich, CT

Shown upholstered in rich red velvet, the piece has a bold presence while maintaining a clean, tailored silhouette.

Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Maple

Osvaldo Borsani, Sofa, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1940s
Osvaldo Borsani, Sofa, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1940s

Osvaldo Borsani, Sofa, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1940s

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in High Point, NC

A dark-stained wood and red velvet sofa designed by Osvaldo Borsani and produced by Arredamenti Borsani, Italy, 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of Midcentury Armchairs, Italy Mid-20th Century
Pair of Midcentury Armchairs, Italy Mid-20th Century

Pair of Midcentury Armchairs, Italy Mid-20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Red velvet sofa is a design item realized in Italy mid-20th Century.  

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Italian Sofa Red Velvet
Italian Sofa Red Velvet

Italian Sofa Red Velvet

By ALI Alabastri Lavorati Italiani

Located in Long Island, NY

Hand Made Italian Sofa Beautiful Red Velvet With Gold Accents.

Category

Early 2000s European International Style Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Rafaella Red & Orange Velvet 2 Seater Sofa

Rafaella Red & Orange Velvet 2 Seater Sofa

By Biosofa

Located in Milan, IT

This luxurious and generous sofa is smooth to the touch and ultra comfortable. The deep seats and soft fabric make sinking in true pleasure. Rafaella's angular profile gives this rev...

Category

2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Foam

Italian Corner Sofa in Bright Red Velvet
Italian Corner Sofa in Bright Red Velvet

Italian Corner Sofa in Bright Red Velvet

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Moreover, the bright red color of the velvet upholstery adds to the eccentric look of this sofa.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

20th Century Red Velvet Italian Modern Sofa, 1960
20th Century Red Velvet Italian Modern Sofa, 1960

20th Century Red Velvet Italian Modern Sofa, 1960

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

Italian sofa from the 60s. Design furniture with a beautiful line, finished for the center and upholstered in velvet. Sofa supported by metal legs with a brass finish, of excellent s...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Chester 3 Seater Sofa, Red Wine Velvet New
Chester 3 Seater Sofa, Red Wine Velvet New

Chester 3 Seater Sofa, Red Wine Velvet New

Located in Madrid, ES

Chester 3 seater sofa, Red Wine velvet new. DATA SHEET: -Design sofa, 3 seats.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Chester 2 Seater Sofa, Red Wine Velvet New
Chester 2 Seater Sofa, Red Wine Velvet New

Chester 2 Seater Sofa, Red Wine Velvet New

Located in Madrid, ES

Chester 2 seater sofa, red wine velvet new Data sheet: -Design sofa with 2 seats.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Nubola 277 Velvet Sofa in Red by Gaetano Pesce
Nubola 277 Velvet Sofa in Red by Gaetano Pesce

Nubola 277 Velvet Sofa in Red by Gaetano Pesce

By Gaetano Pesce

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Packaging in wooden crate to quote by volume Additional information: Material: Velvet Color: Red Nubola 277 Dimensions: 277 x 120 x 84 cm Weight: 85 kg Code: NUB277 Available in oth...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Vintage Red Velvet Knole Sofa with Floral Cushions, 1950s
Vintage Red Velvet Knole Sofa with Floral Cushions, 1950s

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Modern Gentle Sofa in Red Velvet and Bronze Metal
Modern Gentle Sofa in Red Velvet and Bronze Metal

Modern Gentle Sofa in Red Velvet and Bronze Metal

Located in New York, NY

The Modern Gentle Sofa embodies elegance and comfort, featuring a smooth, inviting shell that contrasts beautifully with a quilted leather base. Vertical stitching adds depth and tex...

Category

2010s Portuguese Other Sofas

Materials

Metal

Red Velvet Club Sofa, Hollywood Regency, Germany, 1960s
Red Velvet Club Sofa, Hollywood Regency, Germany, 1960s

Red Velvet Club Sofa, Hollywood Regency, Germany, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Beautiful club sofa from the 1960s, produced in Germany, at the moment they are unique. Due to their dimensions, they perfectly blend in even in small apartments providing comfort an...

Category

20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Burgundy Red Velvet Asymmetrical Cloud Sofa Set by Weiman
Burgundy Red Velvet Asymmetrical Cloud Sofa Set by Weiman

Burgundy Red Velvet Asymmetrical Cloud Sofa Set by Weiman

By Weiman Preview Furniture

Located in Bensalem, PA

Stunning pair of curved serpentine cloud sofas in rich burgundy velvet timeless Kagan design with walnut base feet

Category

Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Red Heart Sofa with Solid Mahogany and Red Velvet Fabric
Red Heart Sofa with Solid Mahogany and Red Velvet Fabric

Red Heart Sofa with Solid Mahogany and Red Velvet Fabric

Located in Paris, FR

Sofa red heart with structure in solid mate varnished mahogany wood.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Collectible Modular Sofa in Deep Red Velvet with Graphic Piping
Collectible Modular Sofa in Deep Red Velvet with Graphic Piping

Collectible Modular Sofa in Deep Red Velvet with Graphic Piping

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Crafted for both comfort and modern style, this striking sofa is upholstered in a luxurious deep red velvet.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Upholstery

Butterfly Sofa with Solid Mahogany Wood Structure and Red Velvet
Butterfly Sofa with Solid Mahogany Wood Structure and Red Velvet

Butterfly Sofa with Solid Mahogany Wood Structure and Red Velvet

Located in Paris, FR

Upholstered with high quality red velvet fabric or customer fabric on request.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

B&B Italia "Charles CH230" Sofa & "CH150P" Bench Ottoman - In Red Velvet
B&B Italia "Charles CH230" Sofa & "CH150P" Bench Ottoman - In Red Velvet

B&B Italia "Charles CH230" Sofa & "CH150P" Bench Ottoman - In Red Velvet

Located in Barrowford, GB

Dressed in a sumptuous, unashamedly-luxurious, deep-pile Italian-velvet in a striking raspberry-red. Whilst being as robust and hard-wearing as rhino skin, its softness and texture i...

Category

2010s Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Vintage Red Velvet Sectional Sofa, 1970s
Vintage Red Velvet Sectional Sofa, 1970s

Vintage Red Velvet Sectional Sofa, 1970s

Located in Manzano, IT

Vintage Red Velvet Sectional Sofa, 1970s Make a bold statement with this stunning 1970s modular sectional sofa, upholstered in luxurious red velvet.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas

Materials

Iron

Paus 3-Seater Sofa Claret Red Velvet by Hermhaus
Paus 3-Seater Sofa Claret Red Velvet by Hermhaus

Paus 3-Seater Sofa Claret Red Velvet by Hermhaus

By hermhaus

Located in istanbul, TR

Upholstered in claret red velvet, the sofa introduces a deep, saturated tone that enhances the clarity of its architectural lines while adding visual warmth to the space.

Category

2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Oak

Paus 2-Seater Sofa Claret Red Velvet by Hermhaus
Paus 2-Seater Sofa Claret Red Velvet by Hermhaus

Paus 2-Seater Sofa Claret Red Velvet by Hermhaus

By hermhaus

Located in istanbul, TR

Upholstered in rich claret red velvet, the sofa introduces depth and warmth while maintaining a composed and refined silhouette.

Category

2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Oak

"Sintra" Contemporary Modern Charcoal Dark Red Velvet and Polished Bronze Sofa
"Sintra" Contemporary Modern Charcoal Dark Red Velvet and Polished Bronze Sofa

"Sintra" Contemporary Modern Charcoal Dark Red Velvet and Polished Bronze Sofa

Located in Queens, NY

Contemporary / Modern "Sintra" sofa upholstered in dark red velvet with four removable back cushions and a single long seat cushion, resting on tapered brass legs.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Wall Sofa Capitonated with Red or Blue or Green Velvet
Wall Sofa Capitonated with Red or Blue or Green Velvet

Wall Sofa Capitonated with Red or Blue or Green Velvet

Located in Paris, FR

Sofa wall with wood structure and capitonated. Covered with red velvet.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Slope Arm Transitional Loose Cushion Sofa in Red-Orange Crushed Velvet
Slope Arm Transitional Loose Cushion Sofa in Red-Orange Crushed Velvet

Slope Arm Transitional Loose Cushion Sofa in Red-Orange Crushed Velvet

By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz

Located in Greenwich, CT

Customizable and made-to-order. The frame and exposed wood detail are solid hard maple. The upholstery is built with eight-way hand-tied springs and the cushions are high-density foa...

Category

2010s American Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Maple

Popus Editions Lena 3 Seater Sofa in Red Verone Velvet Upholstery
Popus Editions Lena 3 Seater Sofa in Red Verone Velvet Upholstery

Popus Editions Lena 3 Seater Sofa in Red Verone Velvet Upholstery

Located in Paris, FR

Popus Editions Lena 3 seater sofa in red verone velvet upholstery It looks like it's straight out of a movie, with its generous curves and wide armrests.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Popus Editions Lena 4 Seater Sofa in Red Verone Velvet Upholstery
Popus Editions Lena 4 Seater Sofa in Red Verone Velvet Upholstery

Popus Editions Lena 4 Seater Sofa in Red Verone Velvet Upholstery

Located in Paris, FR

Popus Editionslena 4 seater sofa in red verone velvet upholstery It looks like it's straight out of a movie, with its generous curves and wide armrests.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Popus Editions Lena 2.5 Seater Sofa in Red Verone Velvet Upholstery
Popus Editions Lena 2.5 Seater Sofa in Red Verone Velvet Upholstery

Popus Editions Lena 2.5 Seater Sofa in Red Verone Velvet Upholstery

Located in Paris, FR

Popus Editions Lena 2.5 seater sofa in red Verone velvet upholstery It looks like it's straight out of a movie, with its generous curves and wide armrests.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Guillerme & Chambron Sofa 'Denis' in Solid Oak and Red Pink Velvet
Guillerme & Chambron Sofa 'Denis' in Solid Oak and Red Pink Velvet

Guillerme & Chambron Sofa 'Denis' in Solid Oak and Red Pink Velvet

By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Waalwijk, NL

This sculptural sofa features an open back with slender spills that create a nice contrast with the vibrant red pink velvet upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Italian Mid-Century Three-Seater Sofa in Red Velvet, Italy 1950s
Italian Mid-Century Three-Seater Sofa in Red Velvet, Italy 1950s

Italian Mid-Century Three-Seater Sofa in Red Velvet, Italy 1950s

Located in Utrecht, NL

Cloaked in rich red velvet, this three-seater sofa visually demonstrates why the appeal of Italian mid-century furniture endures.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Popus Editions Lena 3 Seater Sofa in Orange-Red Como Velvet Upholstery
Popus Editions Lena 3 Seater Sofa in Orange-Red Como Velvet Upholstery

Popus Editions Lena 3 Seater Sofa in Orange-Red Como Velvet Upholstery

Located in Paris, FR

Popus editions lena 3 seater sofa in orange-red como velvet upholstery. It looks like it's straight out of a movie, with its generous curves and wide armrests.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Popus Editions Lena 4 Seater Sofa in Orange-Red Como Velvet Upholstery
Popus Editions Lena 4 Seater Sofa in Orange-Red Como Velvet Upholstery

Popus Editions Lena 4 Seater Sofa in Orange-Red Como Velvet Upholstery

Located in Paris, FR

Popus Editions Lena 4 Seater Sofa in Orange-Red Como Velvet Upholstery It looks like it's straight out of a movie, with its generous curves and wide armrests.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Popus Editions Lena 2.5 Seater Sofa in Orange-Red Como Velvet Upholstery
Popus Editions Lena 2.5 Seater Sofa in Orange-Red Como Velvet Upholstery

Popus Editions Lena 2.5 Seater Sofa in Orange-Red Como Velvet Upholstery

Located in Paris, FR

Popus Editions Lena 2.5 seater sofa in Orange-Red Como Velvet Upholstery It looks like it's straight out of a movie, with its generous curves and wide armrests.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Popus Editions Giovanna 4 Seater Sofa in Orange-Red Como Velvet Upholstery
Popus Editions Giovanna 4 Seater Sofa in Orange-Red Como Velvet Upholstery

Popus Editions Giovanna 4 Seater Sofa in Orange-Red Como Velvet Upholstery

Located in Paris, FR

Popus Editions Giovanna 4 seater sofa in Orange-Red Como Velvet Upholstery Giovanna is a sofa with a strong profile.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Popus Editions Giovanna 3 Seater Sofa in Orange-Red Como Velvet Upholstery
Popus Editions Giovanna 3 Seater Sofa in Orange-Red Como Velvet Upholstery

Popus Editions Giovanna 3 Seater Sofa in Orange-Red Como Velvet Upholstery

Located in Paris, FR

Popus Editions Giovanna 3 Seater Sofa in Orange-Red Como Velvet Upholstery. Giovanna is a sofa with a strong profile.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Rafaella Red & Orange Velvet 3-Seater and 5 Cushions Sofa
Rafaella Red & Orange Velvet 3-Seater and 5 Cushions Sofa

Rafaella Red & Orange Velvet 3-Seater and 5 Cushions Sofa

By Biosofa

Located in Milan, IT

The Rafaella 3-seater sofa combines deep, plush seating with a smooth velvet finish in rich red (cod. 1405), accentuated by a contrasting orange trim (cod. 0014).

Category

2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Textile

Napoleon III Style Tufted Sofa in Dedar Splendido Red Velvet with Metallic Trim
Napoleon III Style Tufted Sofa in Dedar Splendido Red Velvet with Metallic Trim

Napoleon III Style Tufted Sofa in Dedar Splendido Red Velvet with Metallic Trim

Located in Toronto, ON

A statement in unapologetic luxury, this Napoleon III-style sofa is upholstered in Dedar’s Splendido viscose velvet in a rich, saturated red that shifts beautifully with the light.

Category

2010s Canadian Napoleon III Sofas

Materials

Metallic Thread

Italian Sofa Gio Ponti Style 1960s Burgundy Velvet
Italian Sofa Gio Ponti Style 1960s Burgundy Velvet

Italian Sofa Gio Ponti Style 1960s Burgundy Velvet

By Gio Ponti

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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

Art Deco Style Sectional Sofa in Ruby Red Velvet with Toned Piping
Art Deco Style Sectional Sofa in Ruby Red Velvet with Toned Piping

Art Deco Style Sectional Sofa in Ruby Red Velvet with Toned Piping

By Munna Design Studio

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Inspired by the timeless elegance of the Art Deco era, the Josephine Sofa showcases a graceful fan-shaped motif with flowing curves and a luxurious, opulent finish. Its sculptural si...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Upholstery, Foam, Trimming

Milo Sofa, Cranberry/Umber Velvet
Milo Sofa, Cranberry/Umber Velvet

Milo Sofa, Cranberry/Umber Velvet

$8,544Sale Price / item|20% Off

Milo Sofa, Cranberry/Umber Velvet

By Marie Burgos Design

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Designer Marie Burgos has expanded on the design concept for her acclaimed Milo lounge chair and created the newly introduced Milo sofa. She uses a molded wooden frame to support the...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Milo Sofa, Cranberry/Chesterfield Velvet
Milo Sofa, Cranberry/Chesterfield Velvet

Milo Sofa, Cranberry/Chesterfield Velvet

$8,544Sale Price / item|20% Off

Milo Sofa, Cranberry/Chesterfield Velvet

By Marie Burgos Design

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Designer Marie Burgos has expanded on the design concept for her acclaimed Milo lounge chair and created the newly introduced Milo sofa. She uses a molded wooden frame to support the...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

19th Century Red Velvet and Gold Wood French Napoleon III Sofa Louis XVI Style
19th Century Red Velvet and Gold Wood French Napoleon III Sofa Louis XVI Style

19th Century Red Velvet and Gold Wood French Napoleon III Sofa Louis XVI Style

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

The seat, backrest, and armrests are upholstered in red velvet with some minor marks, but are in overall good condition.

Category

Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Louis XVI Style Velvet Upholstered Mahogany Sofa
Louis XVI Style Velvet Upholstered Mahogany Sofa

Louis XVI Style Velvet Upholstered Mahogany Sofa

Located in Astoria, NY

Louis XVI Style Red Velvet Upholstered Mahogany Sofa, with pinecone carvings. 31" H x 45" W x 21" D.

Category

20th Century Louis XVI Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Mid-Century Italian Velvet 3-seater Sofa, 1950's
Mid-Century Italian Velvet 3-seater Sofa, 1950's

Mid-Century Italian Velvet 3-seater Sofa, 1950's

Located in Antwerp, Antwerp

A mid-century italian designer sofa from the 1950’s. Upholstered in a maroon red velvet with an interesting angular design and splayed patinated brass legs.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Organic Modern Off-white Bouclé Malibu Sofa with Red Cotton Velvet, w=200
Organic Modern Off-white Bouclé Malibu Sofa with Red Cotton Velvet, w=200

Organic Modern Off-white Bouclé Malibu Sofa with Red Cotton Velvet, w=200

By DOOQ

Located in Lisbon, PT

Like a warm embrace, Malibu Sofa welcomes you to stay within and relax. An elevated homage to the golden age of midcentury design and organic architecture, it radiates through its un...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Velvet

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Red Velvet Couches For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of red velvet couches available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique red velvet couches was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, velvet and wood. Find 262 antique and vintage red velvet couches at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 108 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Red velvet couches have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern red velvet couches are consistently popular styles. Red velvet couches have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Mario Bellini, Bretz and B&B Italia are consistently popular.

How Much are Red Velvet Couches?

Prices for red velvet couches can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, red velvet couches begin at $673 and can go as high as $69,247, while the average can fetch as much as $5,222.

Finding the Right Sofas for You

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.

Questions About Red Velvet Couches
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Vacuum the velvet regularly. If a spill occurs, blot it immediately with a dry cloth. If the stain dries, you can blot it with a cloth dipped in a soap-and-water solution.But test this, or any other cleaning solution, on a hidden spot first to make sure it doesn’t cause damage. Once the fabric is dry, use a soft, dry brush to restore the original direction and loft of the pile.

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    The perfect color rug for complementing a red couch is a matter of preference. However, neutrals work incredibly well with red seating furniture — consider white, grey or beige rugs for this kind of pairing. The neutral shades tone down the overpowering hue of red and lend a sense of balance to one's living space. Find antique and vintage rugs and sofas today on 1stDibs.