VIntage velvet sofa by Saporiti Italia, 1980s
By Saporiti
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage velvet two seater sofa by Saporiti italia. Very comfy two seater sofa, which has a cool
Velvet
Vintage Monumental Leopard Velvet Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Make a bold, high-octane statement with this monumental vintage leopard print velvet sofa. A
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
Vintage Red Velvet Sofa, 1950s Vintage Red Velvet Sofa, 1950s 4 Vintage Red Vel
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
Charming red velvet sofa from the 1950s with classic mid-century lines and a rich, vibrant tone
Velvet
$1,754Sale Price / item|50% Off
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
Iron
$2,281 / set
Vintage velvet modular sofa by Laauser, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Seventies olive green velvet fabric sofa with 3 seating elements. Cool shape for smaller living
Velvet
Vintage MCM Cut Velvet Tufted Sectional Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This spectacular Mid-Century Modern sectional sofa is a tour de force of 1970s maximalism
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
Vintage Hollywood Regency Gold Velvet Sofa, Tufted Chesterfield Style Couch
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
An exquisite vintage Hollywood Regency sofa upholstered in a luxurious gold velvet fabric with a
Velvet
Vintage Velvet Brown / Green Modular Sofa, 3-elements
Located in Nijmegen, NL
/ green velvet fabric which is in an overall good clean vintage condition.
Fabric
$16,000Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Thayer Coggin Directional Black Velvet Sectional Sofa
By Thayer Coggin
Located in North York, ON
Vintage Thayer Coggin directional black velvet sectional sofa. Masterfully restored by the artisans
Velvet, Wood
Joaquim Tenreiro, Vintage 'Curva' Sofa, 1950s, Brazil, Velvet
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Joaquim Tenreiro / Curva Sofa Velvet, Wood / Brazil, 1950s Matching Pair of Armchairs Available
Upholstery, Wood
Large Vintage Sectional Velvet Sofa From France, Circa 1970
Located in Nashville, TN
Large Vintage Sectional Velvet Sofa From France, Circa 1970. Very comfortable model with original
Velvet
Green velvet vintage element sofa made in the 1970s
Located in Breda, NB
Green velvet vintage element sofa made in the 1970s. Dimensions: Width: 236 cm Depth: 89 cm
Velvet
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
Velvet
$12,760Sale Price|20% Off
Restored Vintage Mid-Century Modern Blue Velvet Curved Sofa
Located in North York, ON
Restored Vintage Mid-Century Modern blue velvet curved sofa. Masterfully restored by the artisans
Velvet, Wood
Vintage Curved Sofa, Newly Upholstered in Holly Hunt Velvet
By John Mascheroni, Milo Baughman
Located in Raleigh, NC
Sweeping curved silhouette defines this John Mascheroni style sofa, showcasing the dramatic arc
Wrought Iron
Carl Malmsten Vintage Samspel Sofa in Mohair Velvet 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten - Samspel Sofa, 1956 The Samspel sofa was designed in 1956 and first produced by AB
Mohair, Velvet, Beech
1970’s Vintage French Brutalist Oak and Red Velvet Sofa
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Lutz, FL
Vintage Brutalist Oak 3 Seat Sofa c.1970’s, likely French, maker unknown. Solid oak frames with
Velvet, Oak
Dreipunkt International Vintage Modular Velvet redbrown Sectional Sofa 70ties
By Dreipunkt International
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Vintage Modular Sofa consisting of 6 pieces. Manufactured by Dreipunkt International in the 1970s
Fabric, Cord, Plastic, Beech
Carl Malmsten Vintage Samspel Sofa in Mohair Velvet 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten - Samspel Sofa, 1956 Malmsten's iconic curved sofa was designed in 1956 and produced
Mohair, Velvet, Beech
Vintage Sofa by Drexel Heritage, Postmodern, 80s, Velvet, Hollywood Regency
By Drexel
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Vintage Sofa by Drexel Heritage, Postmodern, 80s, Velvet, Hollywood Regency, Couch, Mid Century
Velvet
Vintage Round Banquet Settee Tufted Sofa Newly Reupholstered in Blue Velvet
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Round Banquet Settee Tufted Lobby Sofa Newly Reupholstered in Blu-Teal Velvet We
Velvet
Vintage Stickley Cherry Wood Sofa, Pale Blue Textured Velvet Upholstery
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
character. The sofa has been re-upholstered in a high-quality, textured pale blue velvet featuring a subtle
Velvet, Cherry
Vintage Postmodern Sofa by Preview, Reupholstered in Kelly Wearstler Velvet
By Preview
Located in Miami, FL
1980s Designer Preview sofa, masterfully reupholstered to keep the visual symmetry of the bold
Velvet
$11,231Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Sofa in Light Blue and Purple Velvet by Isa Bergamo
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Milano, IT
Wonderful vintage light blue velvet sofa made in Italy by Isa Bergamo from the 1950s. The sofa is
Brass
Vintage Modern Italian Moroso NewTone Drop Left Sofa Reupholstered in Velvet
By Moroso, Massimo Iosa Ghini
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Modern Italian Moroso NewTone Drop Left Sofa Reupholstered in Velvet This is a stunning
Aluminum
$14,038Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Set of Vintage Sofas by Gianfranco Frattini in Purple Velvet
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Milano, IT
Wonderful set of sofas designed by Gianfranco Frattini in the 50's, of fine Italian manufacture
Iron
Vintage MCM Bruno Munari Style Curved Italian Sofa Newly Reupholstered in Velvet
By Bruno Munari
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Bruno Munari Style Curved Italian Sofa on Brushed Brass Legs Newly
Metal, Brass
Vintage Memphis-Style Beige Velvet Upholstered Cloud and Lightning Bench / Sofa
Located in Queens, NY
American Memphis-style (1980s) beige textured velvet upholstered bench / sofa with a circular
Upholstery, Velvet
Laauser Vintage Living Room Suite Modular 70s Velvet olive green Sectional Sofa
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This modular sectional sofa was manufactured by Laauser in Germany. It is a genuine 1970s design
Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Wood, Velvet
Mid-century vintage Italian blue velvet sofa in the manner of Gio Ponti
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid-century modern style Italian plush blue velvet sofa. The sofa is newly upholstered
Upholstery
1940's Danish Curved Sofa
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940's Curved Danish sofa. Vintage green velvet upholstery. Beech legs.
Velvet, Beech
1970s Chromium Steel Selig Sofa Lenor Larsen Velvet Upholstery
By Selig
Located in Monrovia, CA
striped Lenor Larsen velvet upholstery. This vintage sofa is in it's original vintage condition. The Lenor
Chrome
Unavailable|$7,604 / set
Vintage Moss Green Velvet Modular sofa set attributed to Michel Cadestin
By Michel Cadestin
Located in Debrecen-Pallag, HU
1960s original Vintage space age fiberglass - velvet sofa set attributed to Michel Cadestin, made
Velvet, Fiberglass
Vintage 20th Century Modern Serpentine Curved Velvet Sofa in Navy Blue Color
Located in Zagreb, HR
Exceptionally well crafted vintage curved sculptural sofa upholstered in original navy blue velvet
Metal
1940s Italian Modern Curved Vintage Design Sofa in Beige Velvet-Velour, 3-Seater
By Gio Ponti
Located in Hamburg, DE
shaped attributed to Gio Ponti. This sofa is from high-class quality. The velvet-velour / velor fabric
Velvet, Wood
Unavailable|$14,038
Federico Munari Style Curved Velvet Sofa from 1960s
By Federico Munari
Located in Geneve, CH
In the style of Federico Munari vintage curved sofa in velvet and brass feet from 1960s.
Brass
Sold|$14,038
Elegant Vintage Velvet Sofa
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Elegant vintage sofa with brass feet, upholstering taupe color velvet.
Brass
Sold|$2,962
1950s Vintage Velvet Sofa Bed
Located in London, GB
A beautiful, very well made and extremely comfortable vintage sofa bed. This dates from the 1950s
Fabric, Wood
Angular Vintage Velvet Sofa by Gio Ponti with Certificate
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
Eccentric vintage grey corner sofa designed by the great Gio Ponti in the 1950s, of fine Italian
Velvet
40's Vintage Velvet Sofa in Gio Ponti Design for Casa Giardino
By Gio Ponti
Located in None, IT
Two-seater sofa with beige velvet upholstery, wooden feet and lower fringes, design Gio Ponti for
Velvet, Wood
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Vintage Velvet Sofa Mod. "Coronado" for B&B
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
Eye-catching red velvet sofa of the "Coronado" model designed by the great Afra and Tobia Scarpa in
Iron
Sold|$2,800
Vintage Burnt Orange Velvet Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Redding, CT
Vintage Velvet sofa in Burnt Orange. Classic tuxedo style sofa with clean minimalist lines. Sink
Metal
Sold|$10,295
Grey Velvet Vintage Sofa
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Vintage sofa upholstered with grey velvet, six brass feet.
Sold|$3,200
Vintage Sculptural Velvet Sofa
Located in Asheville, NC
Post Modern Sculptural wave sofa. The three seater features a curved back and original teal
Velvet
Sold|$10,000
Vintage Boho Biomorphic Velvet Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational vintage Boho sofa. A chic biomorphic shape in a pale apricot velvet. Custom built and
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Sold|$1,345
Vintage Danish Velvet Sofa 1950s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Velvet Sofa 1950s Danish mid-century two seater loveseat upholstered in olive green
Velvet
Sold|$11,500
Vintage Boho Velvet Serpentine Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage serpentine sofa is a stunning statement piece that combines luxurious velvet
Serpentine
Sold|$4,094
Vintage Velvet Minotti Modular Sofa
By Minotti
Located in Milano, IT
Discover the timeless allure of this 1970s Minotti modular sofa, preserved in its original velvet
Velvet, Wood
Sold|$6,200
Grey Velvet Curved Vintage Sofa
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Curved sofa upholstered with "taupe" grey velvet, five brass legs
Brass
Sold|$7,950
Pink Velvet Vintage Italian Sofa
Located in Austin, TX
Sofa, Italian, from Verona with a unique scalloped back and a newly upholstered “old Rose” high
Brass
Sold|$3,509
Italian Vintage Sofa in Orange Velvet
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful vintage three seater orange velvet sofa of Italian manufacture from the 1970s. The sofa
Velvet
Sold|$1,930
Vintage Danish Velvet Banana Sofa, 1940s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish velvet banana sofa, 1940s. Vintage Art Deco banana-shaped sofa upholstered in
Velvet
Sold|$1,930
Vintage Danish Velvet Banana Sofa, 1940s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish velvet banana sofa, 1940s. Vintage Art Deco banana-shaped sofa upholstered in light
Velvet
Sold|$9,359
Vintage Curved Green Velvet Sofa, 1980s
Located in Florence, IT
Vintage curved sofa in new upholstered green velvet, brass legs.
Brass
Sold|$1,930
Vintage Danish Velvet Banana Sofa, 1940s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish velvet banana sofa, 1940s Vintage Art Deco banana-shaped sofa upholstered in green
Velvet
Sold|$3,750
Vintage Henredon Sofa in Cut Velvet
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Super luxurious deep seated vintage sofa by Henredon. Upholstered in a Thibaut Belgian Cut Linen
Mahogany
Sold|$2,222
1950s Italian Vintage White Velvet Sofa
Located in Berlin, DE
This 1950s sofa, has got the original white velvet cover and is in a great vintage condition. The
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
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.
Modern icons are showing up in gracefully layered dining nooks, living rooms and lounges — proof that great design only gets better with context.
Andrianna Shamaris has filled her epic new home with pieces of her own design.
Top interior designers show — and tell — us how to create delectable spaces for hosting dinner parties.
With its plush cushions, cane details and dazzlingly colorful back, it’s inviting from every angle.
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.