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Rose Velvet Sofa

Custom Made Schnadig Furniture Faux Snake Skin & Dusty Rose Velvet Sofa
Custom Made Schnadig Furniture Faux Snake Skin & Dusty Rose Velvet Sofa

Custom Made Schnadig Furniture Faux Snake Skin & Dusty Rose Velvet Sofa

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

is upholstered with a mix of faux snake skin on the face of the sofa, and a pink velvet wrapping

Category

20th Century American Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Rose Tarlow Melrose House 8 Foot Othello Sofa in Velvet
Rose Tarlow Melrose House 8 Foot Othello Sofa in Velvet

Rose Tarlow Melrose House 8 Foot Othello Sofa in Velvet

By Rose Tarlow

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Othello Sofa by Rose Tarlow Melrose House in Velvet and down filled cushions and two Pillows

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut

1960s Rectangular Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro in Antique Rose Velvet
1960s Rectangular Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro in Antique Rose Velvet

1960s Rectangular Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro in Antique Rose Velvet

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in New York, NY

This rare four-seat Rectangular sofa was designed by Joaquim Tenreiro and produced in Brazil during

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Hardwood

Two Serpentine Sofas, Reupholstered in Dusty Rose Pink Velvet, 1970s
Two Serpentine Sofas, Reupholstered in Dusty Rose Pink Velvet, 1970s

Two Serpentine Sofas, Reupholstered in Dusty Rose Pink Velvet, 1970s

Located in Dallas, TX

velvet. Put glamour in the spotlight by using these sofas as the focal point of your living room

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Contemporary Sculptural Sofa with Wavy Feminine Silhouette In Dusty Rose Velvet
Contemporary Sculptural Sofa with Wavy Feminine Silhouette In Dusty Rose Velvet

Contemporary Sculptural Sofa with Wavy Feminine Silhouette In Dusty Rose Velvet

By Munna Design Studio

Located in NEW YORK, NY

This sculptural sofa is defined by its fluid silhouette and continuous curved backrest, creating an

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Alcove Linear Sofa – Curved Backseat with Fringe Base In Rose Velvet
Alcove Linear Sofa – Curved Backseat with Fringe Base In Rose Velvet

Alcove Linear Sofa – Curved Backseat with Fringe Base In Rose Velvet

Located in NEW YORK, NY

sofa offers a balance of precision and comfort. The piece is upholstered in a rich velvet fabric and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Foam, Wood, Trimming

Alcove Linear Sofa – Curved Backseat with Fringe Base In Rose Velvet
Alcove Linear Sofa – Curved Backseat with Fringe Base In Rose Velvet

Alcove Linear Sofa – Curved Backseat with Fringe Base In Rose Velvet

Located in NEW YORK, NY

sofa offers a balance of precision and comfort. The piece is upholstered in a rich velvet fabric and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Trimming, Foam

Large Chesterfield Sofa from Sweden early 1900s Mohair Velvet from Rose Uniacke
Large Chesterfield Sofa from Sweden early 1900s Mohair Velvet from Rose Uniacke

Large Chesterfield Sofa from Sweden early 1900s Mohair Velvet from Rose Uniacke

Located in Uxbridge, GB

rich egg yolk mohair velvet from Rose Uniacke, creating a striking contrast between opulence and

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Velvet, Mahogany, Oak

Camelia Rose Contemporary and Customizable Sofa by Luísa Peixoto
Camelia Rose Contemporary and Customizable Sofa by Luísa Peixoto

Camelia Rose Contemporary and Customizable Sofa by Luísa Peixoto

By Luísa Peixoto

Located in PT

Sofá with 6 cushions and integral upholstery structure. Fabric: 10 meters. Lelievre Fabrics in the

Category

2010s Portuguese Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

Recent Sales

Paolo Buffa Loveseat Sofa in Rose Velvet
Paolo Buffa Loveseat Sofa in Rose Velvet

Paolo Buffa Loveseat Sofa in Rose Velvet

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H 35.44 in W 57.09 in D 29.53 in

Paolo Buffa Loveseat Sofa in Rose Velvet

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Morbio Inferiore, CH

Cozy confortable sofa totally reupholstered in 1st class deep rose velvet.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Orion Sofa Blush Rose by Nika Zupanc for Scarlet Splendour
Orion Sofa Blush Rose by Nika Zupanc for Scarlet Splendour

Orion Sofa Blush Rose by Nika Zupanc for Scarlet Splendour

Unavailable

H 33.86 in W 80.71 in D 38.19 in

Orion Sofa Blush Rose by Nika Zupanc for Scarlet Splendour

By Scarlet Splendour, Nika Zupanc

Located in Firenze, IT

Orion sofa blush rose by Nika Zupanc for Scarlet Splendour The 88 constellations of the universe

Category

2010s Indian Other Sofas

Materials

Gold

Mario Bellini Nude Rose Velvet 'Camaleonda' Sectional Sofa
Mario Bellini Nude Rose Velvet 'Camaleonda' Sectional Sofa

Mario Bellini Nude Rose Velvet 'Camaleonda' Sectional Sofa

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Antwerp, BE

velvet fabric. As we have a large stock of camaleonda pieces we can assemble your dream sofa and

Category

Vintage 1970s European Post-Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Foam, Wood

Mid-Century Italian Rose Pink Velvet Buttoned Two-Seat Sofa on Wooden Feet
Mid-Century Italian Rose Pink Velvet Buttoned Two-Seat Sofa on Wooden Feet

Mid-Century Italian Rose Pink Velvet Buttoned Two-Seat Sofa on Wooden Feet

Located in London, GB

A gorgeous midcentury Italian rose pink newly upholstered buttoned 2-seat kidney shaped sofa with

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Italian Mid Century Button Back Velvet Sofa
Italian Mid Century Button Back Velvet Sofa

Italian Mid Century Button Back Velvet Sofa

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H 36.62 in W 68.51 in D 25.2 in

Italian Mid Century Button Back Velvet Sofa

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

upholstered in its original dusty rose velvet fabric. This elegant sofa is supported on four splayed and

Category

20th Century Italian Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Ligne Rose Classic Togo Set in Velvet by Micheal Ducaroy
Ligne Rose Classic Togo Set in Velvet by Micheal Ducaroy

Ligne Rose Classic Togo Set in Velvet by Micheal Ducaroy

By Ligne Roset

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

A Ligne Roset classic, Michel Ducaroy's Togo has been the ultimate in comfort and style for over forty years. The timeless collection features an ergonomic design with multiple densi...

Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

"Elodie" Sofa in Old Rose Recycled Velvet by Christiane Lemieux
"Elodie" Sofa in Old Rose Recycled Velvet by Christiane Lemieux

"Elodie" Sofa in Old Rose Recycled Velvet by Christiane Lemieux

Located in New York, NY

. This listing is for the Old Rose recycled velvet, which is contract grade.

Category

2010s Cambodian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Rose Pink Velvet Tentazione Sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina, New Upholstery
Rose Pink Velvet Tentazione Sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina, New Upholstery

Rose Pink Velvet Tentazione Sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina, New Upholstery

By Mario Bellini, Cassina

Located in Los Angeles, CA

style. We restored this sofa with a beautiful and soft Rose Pink velvet. Ready to be used immediately

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Italian Midcentury Sofa in Rose Velvet by Gigi Radice for Minotti, 1950s
Italian Midcentury Sofa in Rose Velvet by Gigi Radice for Minotti, 1950s

Italian Midcentury Sofa in Rose Velvet by Gigi Radice for Minotti, 1950s

By Minotti, Gigi Radice

Located in Morazzone, Varese

restored with high quality material and externally reupholstered with soft rose (very light pink) velvet of

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Elegant 1950s French Sofa
Elegant 1950s French Sofa

Elegant 1950s French Sofa

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H 30 in W 56 in D 32 in

Elegant 1950s French Sofa

Located in New York, NY

Elegant 1950s French sofa which has been beautifully reupholstered in a Rose colored chenille

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chenille

Gorgeous Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa Mid-Century Modern
Gorgeous Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa Mid-Century Modern

Gorgeous Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa Mid-Century Modern

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Gorgeous Vladimir Kagan sepentine sofa in a sumptuous rose velvet. This sofa retains it's original

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

"Elodie" Sofa in Old Rose Recycled Velvet by Christiane Lemieux
"Elodie" Sofa in Old Rose Recycled Velvet by Christiane Lemieux

"Elodie" Sofa in Old Rose Recycled Velvet by Christiane Lemieux

Located in New York, NY

. This listing is for the Old Rose recycled velvet, which is contract grade.

Category

2010s Cambodian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Bretz Cloud 7 Velvet Fabric Corner Sofa Red Sofa Rose Pattern
Bretz Cloud 7 Velvet Fabric Corner Sofa Red Sofa Rose Pattern

Bretz Cloud 7 Velvet Fabric Corner Sofa Red Sofa Rose Pattern

By Bretz

Located in Cologne, DE

We bring to you a Bretz cloud 7 velvet fabric corner sofa red sofa rose pattern. Product

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Swedish Art Moderne Wing Backed Sofa in Rose Velvet, circa 1940
Swedish Art Moderne Wing Backed Sofa in Rose Velvet, circa 1940

Swedish Art Moderne Wing Backed Sofa in Rose Velvet, circa 1940

Located in Richmond, VA

and covered in original rose colored velvet. Some stains and signs of wear on legs and original rose

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Sofas

Early 19th Century American Empire High-Arm Sofa, circa 1815
Early 19th Century American Empire High-Arm Sofa, circa 1815

Early 19th Century American Empire High-Arm Sofa, circa 1815

Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire

The deep seated and high-backed early nineteenth century deep ruby rose velvet upholstered scroll

Category

Antique 1810s American American Empire Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Florence Knoll 1st Edition 1949 Sofa in Pale Rose Velvet Knoll International
Florence Knoll 1st Edition 1949 Sofa in Pale Rose Velvet Knoll International

Florence Knoll 1st Edition 1949 Sofa in Pale Rose Velvet Knoll International

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Morbio Inferiore, CH

rose velvet, metal chrome Literature: Knoll Furniture 1938-1960, Steven and Linda Rouland, A

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Steel

Michel Ducaroy Two Piece Vintage Rose Colored Togo Sofa Set
Michel Ducaroy Two Piece Vintage Rose Colored Togo Sofa Set

Michel Ducaroy Two Piece Vintage Rose Colored Togo Sofa Set

By Arconas, Michel Ducaroy

Located in Portland, ME

original golden Micro Corduroy Velvet fabric faded to a gorgeous Rose color with hints of the original

Category

Vintage 1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Foam

Cloud Sofa by Vladimir Kagan
Cloud Sofa by Vladimir Kagan

Cloud Sofa by Vladimir Kagan

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H 31 in W 98 in D 42 in

Cloud Sofa by Vladimir Kagan

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in San Diego, CA

Cloud Sofa by Vladimir Kagan. Reupholstered in a rose red cotton velvet. Sofa measures 42" deep at

Category

Vintage 1980s American Sofas

Small Sofa Bench in Powder Rose Velvet
Small Sofa Bench in Powder Rose Velvet

Small Sofa Bench in Powder Rose Velvet

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H 24.41 in W 51.97 in D 21.66 in

Small Sofa Bench in Powder Rose Velvet

By Ariberto Colombo, Gio Ponti, Ico Parisi

Located in Morbio Inferiore, CH

Beautiful small sofa bench totally reupholstered in pale powder rose velvet.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

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By Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

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Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"

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By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

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By Arredoluce

Located in Hagenbach, DE

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Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

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By Henry Ward

Located in Amsterdam, NL

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By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in New York, NY

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Located in Jesteburg, DE

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Rose Velvet Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the rose velvet sofa you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each rose velvet sofa for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, velvet and foam. There are 5 variations of the antique or vintage rose velvet sofa you’re looking for, while we also have 8 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the rose velvet sofa you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A rose velvet sofa, designed in the Modern or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one rose velvet sofa that is appealing in its simplicity, but Nika Zupanc, Scarlet Splendour and Mario Bellini produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Rose Velvet Sofa?

A rose velvet sofa can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $10,214, while the lowest priced sells for $3,556 and the highest can go for as much as $26,500.

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 Rose Velvet Sofa
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Deciding on whether you want a velvet sofa is a matter of preference, but it can be a very good choice. Velvet is a symbol of wealth and is very soft and comfortable. It’s also quite durable, which is often unexpected from such a luxe feeling fabric. The flat pile makes it impossible to snag and it resists stains. Shop a collection of velvet furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.