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Rose Velvet Sofa

Joaquim Tenreiro “Rectangular” Four-Seat Sofa in Hardwood & Rose Velvet, Brazil
Joaquim Tenreiro “Rectangular” Four-Seat Sofa in Hardwood & Rose Velvet, Brazil

Joaquim Tenreiro “Rectangular” Four-Seat Sofa in Hardwood & Rose Velvet, Brazil

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in New York, NY

The subtle button-tufted back cushions introduce rhythm and depth to the composition, reinforcing the architectural character of the design. The sofa has been newly upholstered in a...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Hardwood

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 elegant architectural profile that feels both timeless and contemporary. The softl...

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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

A sculptural statement piece defined by its architectural silhouette and introspective form. The Alcove Sofa embraces a bold exterior — rectangular and linear — that gently reveals a...

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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

A sculptural statement piece defined by its architectural silhouette and introspective form. The Alcove Sofa embraces a bold exterior — rectangular and linear — that gently reveals a...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Foam, Upholstery, Trimming, Wood, Velvet

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

Measuring a generous 247 cm in length, it features plush upholstery in rich egg yolk mohair velvet from Rose Uniacke, creating a striking contrast between opulence and comfort.

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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 Images Bespoke / Customizable Identical shapes with different sizes and finishing...

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2010s Portuguese Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

Pierre Jeanneret High Court Public Bench / Sofa in Muffle Alpaca Rose Uniacke
Pierre Jeanneret High Court Public Bench / Sofa in Muffle Alpaca Rose Uniacke

Pierre Jeanneret High Court Public Bench / Sofa in Muffle Alpaca Rose Uniacke

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Uxbridge, GB

From the High Court, Chandigarh, India Marked Accordingly Newly fully upholstered in Rose Uniacke Muffle Alpaca Velvet

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Alpaca, Velvet, Teak

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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

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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 mysterious and magical, holding a promise to guide our destinies.

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

Postmodern sectional sofa by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia in the 1970s. The entire sofa consists of 4 big seating elements and two armrests. The couch has been reupholstered in ...

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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 mahogany legs. The rear legs are supported by brass sabots.

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

The whole is upholstered in its original dusty rose velvet fabric. This elegant sofa is supported on four splayed and tapering bronze legs.

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...

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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

We restored this sofa with a beautiful and soft Rose Pink velvet.

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 Gigi Radice, Minotti

Located in Morazzone, Varese

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

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 velvet fabric.

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 crushed rose velvet in very good vintage condition.

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.

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

Unusually shaped Swedish art moderne era wing backed sofa, circa 1940. In great original condition and covered in original rose colored velvet.

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 end sofa, having a show-frame with concave back with gadrooned carving to the crest-...

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

Also available 2 armchairs from the same collection house. Totally reupholstered in pale powder rose velvet, metal chrome Literature: Knoll Furniture 1938-1960, Steven and Linda...

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

Consisting of one 3-Seat Settee Section and one Corner Seat, a vintage Togo sofa set with the original golden Micro Corduroy Velvet fabric faded to a gorgeous Rose color with hints o...

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.

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 Gio Ponti, Ariberto Colombo, 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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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.