Custom Capitone "Carmen" Tufted Green Velvet Sofa by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spectacular custom Capitone Carmen tufted sofa upholstered in green Belgium velvet.
2010s American Sofas
Velvet
Custom Capitone "Carmen" Tufted Green Velvet Sofa by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spectacular custom Capitone Carmen tufted sofa upholstered in green Belgium velvet.
Velvet
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.
Velvet
Mid-Century Capitone Tufted Sofa With Walnut Frame by Lenoir House
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
This vintage American sofa by Lenoir House features a streamlined profile with deep tufted upholstery and a rich walnut wrap-around frame. The elegant curvature of the arms and sculp...
Walnut
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 74.81 in D 35.04 in
19th Century English Green Leather Capitone Asymmetric Sofa. 1890s
Located in Florence, IT
19th Century English Green Leather Capitone Asymmetric Sofa with Wooden Structure. 1890s
Leather, Wood
French Leather Capitone Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French tufted (capitone) sofa uphostered in yellow oker leather
Leather
Extra-Long 60's Capitone Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extra-long 1960's capitone sofa re-upholstered with champagne velvet
Teak, Velvet
30's French Blue Mohair Capitone Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930's blue mohair capitone sofa in oak
Oak, Mohair
Vintage couches and antique sofas have anchored living rooms for generations. The pieces most sought after today carry the deep-buttoned tufting of a Chesterfield or the low, sculptural ease of mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency design.
Styles to Know
Rolled arms and tufted backs point to Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency pieces, while tight backs and turned legs skew more traditional. Velvet is enjoying a renewed moment across most of these silhouettes; see our velvet chesterfield sofa trend report for examples. A mid-century modern coffee table within reach and a vintage mirror nearby round out the seating area.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Sofa
A sofa's frame and upholstery history can be difficult to judge from photographs alone. Ask a seller for more information when a listing doesn't show the fabric or joinery clearly, and confirm whether the upholstery is original or has been redone. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.
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