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Teal Velvet Sofa

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

Modern Gentle Sofa in Teal Velvet and Bronze Metal

$5,101Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 26.78 in W 29.53 in D 70.87 in

Modern Gentle Sofa in Teal Velvet and Bronze Metal

Located in New York, NY

The Modern Gentle Sofa embodies elegance and comfort, featuring a smooth, inviting shell that

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2010s Portuguese Other Sofas

Materials

Metal

Handcrafted Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Teal Velvet Upholstery, Spain
Handcrafted Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Teal Velvet Upholstery, Spain

Handcrafted Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Teal Velvet Upholstery, Spain

$22,150 / item

H 31.5 in W 86.62 in D 35.44 in

Handcrafted Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Teal Velvet Upholstery, Spain

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Finish ebony on wood. Upholstered in rich teal velvet. 100% cotton velvet. Available in COM

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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Sofa in Teal Velvet
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Sofa in Teal Velvet

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Sofa in Teal Velvet

$6,450

H 31.5 in W 81.89 in D 36.82 in

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Sofa in Teal Velvet

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Sofa, velvet, beech, Europe, 1960s Organic shaped sofa made in Europe in the 1960s. This piece

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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Contemporary Channeled Fleure Sofa in Teal Blue Velvet with Walnut Legs
Contemporary Channeled Fleure Sofa in Teal Blue Velvet with Walnut Legs

Contemporary Channeled Fleure Sofa in Teal Blue Velvet with Walnut Legs

By Stuart Scott

Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire

association with Design Et Al and the Design Society. The Fleure Sofa is shown here upholstered in teal blue

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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Abito Sofa, Beech, Dark Teal Woven Fabric, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Art Deco Abito Sofa, Beech, Dark Teal Woven Fabric, Handmade Portugal Greenapple

Art Deco Abito Sofa, Beech, Dark Teal Woven Fabric, Handmade Portugal Greenapple

By Rute Martins, Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

transforms any room into a haven of understated luxury. Curved wooden sofa upholstered in dark teal woven

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Loveseats

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech, Alpaca, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Oak, Walnut

Vintage Round Banquet Settee Tufted Sofa Newly Reupholstered in Blue Velvet
Vintage Round Banquet Settee Tufted Sofa Newly Reupholstered in Blue 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

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Velvet

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Onda 3-Seater Sofa for Zanotta, Chrome Steel Frame, Teal Velvet Upholster, 1970s
Onda 3-Seater Sofa for Zanotta, Chrome Steel Frame, Teal Velvet Upholster, 1970s

Onda 3-Seater Sofa for Zanotta, Chrome Steel Frame, Teal Velvet Upholster, 1970s

By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

with brand new teal velvet upholstery and firm cushioning.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Curved Conversation Sofa in Green Velvet with Table
Curved Conversation Sofa in Green Velvet with Table

Curved Conversation Sofa in Green Velvet with Table

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H 28.35 in W 81.5 in D 42.52 in

Curved Conversation Sofa in Green Velvet with Table

By Carlo Donati Studio

Located in Milan, IT

'Velvet Bean' Teal Peacock Green Velvet Sofa with Cocktail Table. An elegant curved conversation

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2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Iron

Carolina Seating Company mid-century chrome loveseat sofa in teal velvet.
Carolina Seating Company mid-century chrome loveseat sofa in teal velvet.

Carolina Seating Company mid-century chrome loveseat sofa in teal velvet.

By Carolina Seating Company

Located in Oberstown, Lusk, IE

). Recently upholstered in "Pansy" from the Blendworth - Downton range of velvets. The sofa is generous size

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Chrome

Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Modular Sofa ‘Six Parts’ in Dark Teal Velvet, Italy
Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Modular Sofa ‘Six Parts’ in Dark Teal Velvet, Italy

Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Modular Sofa ‘Six Parts’ in Dark Teal Velvet, Italy

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in London, GB

, jute and padded velvet circa 1970 Manufacturers stamp 70 x 79 x 80 cm.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Italian modern light teal velvet sofa Camaleonda Mario Bellini B&B Italia, 1970s
Italian modern light teal velvet sofa Camaleonda Mario Bellini B&B Italia, 1970s

Italian modern light teal velvet sofa Camaleonda Mario Bellini B&B Italia, 1970s

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern light teal velvet sofa Camaleonda Mario Bellini B&B Italia, 1970s Modular sofa mod

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Materials

Metal

Original 1930s Art Deco Curved Blue Teal Velvet Sofa Newly Upholstered
Original 1930s Art Deco Curved Blue Teal Velvet Sofa Newly Upholstered

Original 1930s Art Deco Curved Blue Teal Velvet Sofa Newly Upholstered

Located in Basildon, London

This is an original 1930s Art Deco curved 2-seat sofa. Newly reupholstered in plush blue teal

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Materials

Fabric

Art Deco Curved Blue Teal Velvet Sofa and Armchairs, Set of 3
Art Deco Curved Blue Teal Velvet Sofa and Armchairs, Set of 3

Art Deco Curved Blue Teal Velvet Sofa and Armchairs, Set of 3

Located in Basildon, London

armchairs, offering a full seating arrangement in a rare set. Newly reupholstered in plush blue teal velvet

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric

1930s Art Deco Curved Blue Teal Velvet Sofa and Two Armchairs, Set of 3
1930s Art Deco Curved Blue Teal Velvet Sofa and Two Armchairs, Set of 3

1930s Art Deco Curved Blue Teal Velvet Sofa and Two Armchairs, Set of 3

Located in Basildon, London

This original 1930s Art Deco suite is comprised of a curved 2-seat sofa and matching pair of

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric

Curved Sofa in the Style of Gio Ponti, Italy, 1940s, Restored in Teal Velvet
Curved Sofa in the Style of Gio Ponti, Italy, 1940s, Restored in Teal Velvet

Curved Sofa in the Style of Gio Ponti, Italy, 1940s, Restored in Teal Velvet

By Paolo Buffa, Ico Parisi, Gio Ponti

Located in New York, NY

very old dark blue velvet with a fringe skirt and pleating all around the outer rim of the sofa

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut, Mahogany

Vintage Curved Sofa 1950s Italian designed teal color Velvet by Federico Munari
Vintage Curved Sofa 1950s Italian designed teal color Velvet by Federico Munari

Vintage Curved Sofa 1950s Italian designed teal color Velvet by Federico Munari

By Federico Munari

Located in London, GB

Vintage curved sofa completely newly re-upholstery in cotton teal color Velvet, Italian designed by

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Teal Danish Modern Sofa by Johannes Andersen
Teal Danish Modern Sofa by Johannes Andersen

Teal Danish Modern Sofa by Johannes Andersen

By Johannes Andersen

Located in New York, NY

reupholstered in a stunning, teal cotton duck velvet from Duralee. Extra yardage of the fabric is available

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Danish 1940s Boesen Style Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat in Teal Velvet
Danish 1940s Boesen Style Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat in Teal Velvet

Danish 1940s Boesen Style Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat in Teal Velvet

By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved two-seat sofa or in teal blue mohair wool fabric. The sofa

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Midcentury Teal Velvet Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy
Midcentury Teal Velvet Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy

Midcentury Teal Velvet Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio

reupholstered. The fabric used is a high quality strong teal colored velvet that is easy to remove stains from

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Le Mah Jong Modular Sofa Corner Lounge Chair Roche Bobois Gaultier Teal Silk
Le Mah Jong Modular Sofa Corner Lounge Chair Roche Bobois Gaultier Teal Silk

Le Mah Jong Modular Sofa Corner Lounge Chair Roche Bobois Gaultier Teal Silk

By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois, Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Le Mah Jong modular sofa corner lounge chair Roche Bobois Gaultier silk velvet. Extremely rare

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Silk, Velvet

Florence Knoll Sofa, Teal Blue Green Velvet, Knoll International, New York, 1954
Florence Knoll Sofa, Teal Blue Green Velvet, Knoll International, New York, 1954

Florence Knoll Sofa, Teal Blue Green Velvet, Knoll International, New York, 1954

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Florence Knoll sofa, teal blue green velvet, Knoll International, New York, designed in 1954

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

George Smith Signature “Standard-Arm” Sofa in Teal Green Blue Velvet
George Smith Signature “Standard-Arm” Sofa in Teal Green Blue Velvet

George Smith Signature “Standard-Arm” Sofa in Teal Green Blue Velvet

By George Smith

Located in Barrowford, GB

serviceable microfibre-velvet fabric in teal green/blue. As you will no doubt be aware by your interest in

Category

2010s British Edwardian Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Le Mah Jong Roche Bobois Modular Sofa Missoni Square Cushion Set, Teal & Orange
Le Mah Jong Roche Bobois Modular Sofa Missoni Square Cushion Set, Teal & Orange

Le Mah Jong Roche Bobois Modular Sofa Missoni Square Cushion Set, Teal & Orange

By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois, Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mah-Jong modular square sofa cushion set (c 2015) by Hans Hopfer, designed in 1971 for Roche Bobois

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Silk, Velvet

Teal Velvet Sofa
Teal Velvet Sofa

Teal Velvet Sofa

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H 3,318 in W 96 in D 37 in

Teal Velvet Sofa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Teal velvet sofa with loose seat and back cushions finished with a walnut base

Category

2010s American Sofas

Thams Kvalitet Teal Blue Velvet and Teak 2 Seater Sofa
Thams Kvalitet Teal Blue Velvet and Teak 2 Seater Sofa

Thams Kvalitet Teal Blue Velvet and Teak 2 Seater Sofa

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H 30.71 in W 59.85 in D 33.08 in

Thams Kvalitet Teal Blue Velvet and Teak 2 Seater Sofa

By Thams Kvalitet, Vejen Polstermøbelfabrik

Located in London, GB

A beautiful Danish teal blue velvet 2 seater sofa designed by Georg Thams Kvalitet for Vejen

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Teal Green Danish Sofa
Teal Green Danish Sofa

Teal Green Danish Sofa

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H 31.5 in W 75 in D 32 in

Teal Green Danish Sofa

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Oberstown, Lusk, IE

A Danish 1960s sofa recovered in a teal green velvet. These sofas are always covered in leather but

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Saporiti Pair of Two-Seat Rosewood Sofas, Teal Green Velvet, circa 1960
Saporiti Pair of Two-Seat Rosewood Sofas, Teal Green Velvet, circa 1960

Saporiti Pair of Two-Seat Rosewood Sofas, Teal Green Velvet, circa 1960

By Saporiti

Located in Firenze, IT

reupholstered cushions in cotton and viscose teal green velvet, Italy, circa 1960.   

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Rosewood

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Located in New York, NY

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Teal Velvet Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic teal velvet sofa available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, velvet and wood, every teal velvet sofa was constructed with great care. Find 9 options for an antique or vintage teal velvet sofa now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect teal velvet sofa — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A teal velvet sofa made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. A well-made teal velvet sofa has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Bessa, Hans Hopfer and Jean Paul Gaultier are consistently popular.

How Much is a Teal Velvet Sofa?

A teal velvet sofa can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $6,945, while the lowest priced sells for $3,719 and the highest can go for as much as $17,269.

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Questions About Teal 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.