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Directional Biomorphic Curved Velvet Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Directional biomorphic curved velvet sofa.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Directional Biomorphic Curved Velvet Sofa
Directional Biomorphic Curved Velvet Sofa
$11,500
H 27 in W 86 in D 33 in
Antique Velvet Sofa
Located in Milano, IT
Wonderful antique velvet sofa dating back to the 1800s, fine Italian manufacture. The frame is
Category

Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Antique Velvet Sofa
Antique Velvet Sofa
$2,666 Sale Price
20% Off
H 35.44 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
Airborne. Green velvet sofa bed. 1970s.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Airborne, by. Green velvet sofa bed, rectangular in shape. French work realized in the 1970s
Category

Late 20th Century French Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Airborne. Green velvet sofa bed. 1970s.
Airborne. Green velvet sofa bed. 1970s.
$6,785
H 22.84 in W 74.81 in D 35.44 in
Three-Seat Velvet Sofa, circa 1940, Italy
Located in Girona, Spain
Three-seat velvet sofa, Reupholstered, circa 1940, Italy. Very good vintage condition.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Three-Seat Velvet Sofa, circa 1940, Italy
Three-Seat Velvet Sofa, circa 1940, Italy
$8,000
H 35.83 in W 92.52 in D 38.98 in
Vintage Contemporary Post Modern Black Velvet Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Contemporary Post Modern Black Velvet Sofa If interested, please inquire about matching
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Mid Century Modern Oak And Velvet Sofa
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Oak and Velvet Sofa. Frame has some dings and wear but is structurally sound
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Mid Century Modern Oak And Velvet Sofa
Mid Century Modern Oak And Velvet Sofa
$3,396
H 28.5 in W 68.5 in D 32 in
Midcentury Red Velvet Sofa, Italy Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Red velvet sofa is a design item realized in Italy mid-20th Century.  A beautiful vintage sofa in
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Midcentury Red Velvet Sofa, Italy Mid-20th Century
Midcentury Red Velvet Sofa, Italy Mid-20th Century
$1,666
H 55.91 in W 24.41 in D 63 in
Midcentury Italian Orange Velvet Sofa Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti Attributed
By Augusto Bozzi
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Midcentury Italian Orange Velvet Sofa Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti Attributed.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Iron

Midcentury Italian Orange Velvet Sofa Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti Attributed
Midcentury Italian Orange Velvet Sofa Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti Attributed
$3,214 Sale Price / item
40% Off
H 34.65 in W 61.03 in D 29.53 in
20th Century French Chocolate Brown Two-Seated Velvet Sofa with Set of Cushions
Located in Sofia, BG
20th century velvet sofa in chocolate brown with set of cushions. France, circa 1950.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Sofas

Materials

Velvet

20th Century French Chocolate Brown Two-Seated Velvet Sofa with Set of Cushions
20th Century French Chocolate Brown Two-Seated Velvet Sofa with Set of Cushions
$2,473 Sale Price
24% Off
H 27.96 in W 64.18 in D 31.5 in
Sexy Jack Lenor Larsen Red Velvet Sofa Sectional
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Super sexy Jack Lenor Larsen abstract red velvet sofa sectional. This is one of a kind masterpiece
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Sexy Jack Lenor Larsen Red Velvet Sofa Sectional
Sexy Jack Lenor Larsen Red Velvet Sofa Sectional
$10,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 28 in W 114.5 in D 71.5 in
20th Century Ico Parisi Rare Velvet Sofa, 1961
By Ico Parisi
Located in Turin, Turin
and sculptures in the design process. Here a beautiful and timeless velvet sofa with wooden structure
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

20th Century Ico Parisi Rare Velvet Sofa, 1961
20th Century Ico Parisi Rare Velvet Sofa, 1961
$26,190
H 34.65 in W 94.49 in D 30.71 in
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
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Handsome Milo Baughman Style Plinth Base Velvet Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome Milo Baughman style low profile velvet sofa on a plinth base. The turquoise crushed velvet
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Handsome Milo Baughman Style Plinth Base Velvet Sofa Mid-Century Modern
Handsome Milo Baughman Style Plinth Base Velvet Sofa Mid-Century Modern
$4,320 Sale Price
20% Off
H 24.5 in W 97.5 in D 37 in
Paul McCobb for Directional Off-White Velvet Sofa, 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in Miami, FL
. The couch has been recovered in a gorgeous neutral velvet. The sofa features a slight wing back and
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Paul McCobb for Directional Off-White Velvet Sofa, 1950s
Paul McCobb for Directional Off-White Velvet Sofa, 1950s
$5,390 Sale Price
44% Off
H 31.5 in W 81 in D 30 in
Luxurious Tan Velvet Sofa
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
words: A luxurious tan velvet upholstered 3-seat sofa, a fusion of comfort and contemporary design
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20th Century Unknown Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

Luxurious Tan Velvet Sofa
Luxurious Tan Velvet Sofa
$1,500
H 30 in W 92 in D 42 in
Late 20th Century Vintage Regency Striped Cut Velvet Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elegant and captivating, this Vintage Regency Cut Velvet Sofa is a testament to timeless design and
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Mid Century Velvet Sofa
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A captivating Mid-century sofa, a true embodiment of timeless style and sophistication. The
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Mid Century Velvet Sofa
Mid Century Velvet Sofa
$12,600
H 30 in W 80 in D 34 in
American brown velvet sofa
Located in Milano, IT
Imposing brown velvet American sofa embodies elegance and comfort in perfect balance. circa 1950s
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

American brown velvet sofa
American brown velvet sofa
$10,119
H 30.32 in W 98.43 in D 32.68 in
Italian modern Velvet sofa Utrecht by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld for Cassina , 1990s
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Velvet sofa mod. Utrecht by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld for Cassina , 1990s fantastic
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1990s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Ward Bennett Style Mid Century Green Velvet Sofa Settee
By Ward Bennett
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Ward Bennett Style Mid Century Green Velvet Sofa Settee This sofa measures: 61 wide x 29 deep x
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Ignazio Gardella Digamma Three-seater white velvet sofa for Azucena, Italy, 1957
By Ignazio Gardella, Azucena
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Three-seater white velvet sofa with metal and brass, Digamma model designed by Ignazio Gardella for
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Large Octagonal Velvet Sofa, c1970s
Located in Uxbridge, GB
Velvet upholstery on wooden ash legs. Sourced from Italy. Would benefit from new upholstery but
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Mid-20th Century Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Italian Large Octagonal Velvet Sofa, c1970s
Italian Large Octagonal Velvet Sofa, c1970s
$5,489 Sale Price
20% Off
H 23.63 in W 118.12 in D 31.5 in
A French Blue Velvet Sofa, C. 1960
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A chic and sophisticated French sofa, circa 1960, upholstered in rich blue velvet with a sleek
Category

Mid-20th Century French Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

A French Blue Velvet Sofa, C. 1960
A French Blue Velvet Sofa, C. 1960
$2,475
H 25 in W 60 in D 30.5 in
Blue Velvet Sofa by Massimo Iosa Ghini
By Massimo Iosa Ghini
Located in San Francisco, CA
A purple velvet Newton sofa by Massimo Iosa Ghini for Moroso.
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Blue Velvet Sofa by Massimo Iosa Ghini
Blue Velvet Sofa by Massimo Iosa Ghini
$8,000
H 36.25 in W 88.5 in D 33.5 in
Rare 19th Century Napoleon III Velvet Sofa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
French sofa from the 19th century, Napoleon III period, the upholstery was redone in velvet in the
Category

Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Rare 19th Century Napoleon III Velvet Sofa
Rare 19th Century Napoleon III Velvet Sofa
$4,166
H 33.47 in W 69.3 in D 31.5 in
Mid-20th Century Regency Style Velvet Sofa
Located in Sheffield, MA
The mid-20th century sofa has wood cabriole legs with padded feet set within undulating front and
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Mid-20th Century American American Empire Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Mid-20th Century Regency Style Velvet Sofa
Mid-20th Century Regency Style Velvet Sofa
$2,500 Sale Price
21% Off
H 35.5 in W 82 in D 35 in
Art Deco Blue Velvet Sofa with Attached Lucite Drinks Tables, France 1930s
Located in South Salem, NY
This striking French Art Deco velvet sofa is a rare and visionary piece featuring a kidney-shaped
Category

Vintage 1930s French Settees

Materials

Upholstery

George III Style Mahogany and Blue Velvet Sofa
Located in New York, NY
velvet. The sofa is characterized by its deep-seated frame, charming bolster cushions, and quintessential
Category

20th Century George III Sofas

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Velvet, Wood

George III Style Mahogany and Blue Velvet Sofa
George III Style Mahogany and Blue Velvet Sofa
$5,800 / set
H 35.5 in W 76 in D 38 in
Art Dèco Italian Walnut and Velvet Sofa, 1920s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Early Art Deco period Northern Italian sofa, in walnut and ivory velvet upholstery, the back of the
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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Art Dèco Italian Walnut and Velvet Sofa, 1920s
Art Dèco Italian Walnut and Velvet Sofa, 1920s
$11,309
H 32.29 in W 48.43 in D 31.5 in
Guglielmo Ulrich Art Deco Italian Velvet Sofa, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Puglia, Puglia
A large Italian sculptural sofa designed by Guglielmo Ulrich, very comfortable. Recently
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Guglielmo Ulrich Art Deco Italian Velvet Sofa, 1940s
Guglielmo Ulrich Art Deco Italian Velvet Sofa, 1940s
$12,500
H 38.59 in W 86.62 in D 38.59 in
20th Century, William Ulrich Blue Velvet Sofa 1950s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Turin, Turin
simplicity of the time, it fits the prevalent aesthetics of Modernism. Here we have a wonderful Blue Sofa
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

20th Century, William Ulrich Blue Velvet Sofa 1950s
20th Century, William Ulrich Blue Velvet Sofa 1950s
$13,095
H 31.11 in W 93.31 in D 33.08 in
1950s, Oak With Brown Velvet Sofa from Denmark
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful two-seat sofa made in Denmark. This sofa is made of oakwood with brown velvet cushions
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Oak

1950s, Oak With Brown Velvet Sofa from Denmark
1950s, Oak With Brown Velvet Sofa from Denmark
$2,965
H 33.47 in W 56.3 in D 31.5 in
Attributed Guglielmo Ulrich Art Deco Italian Velvet Sofa, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Italian sculptural sofa designed by Guglielmo Ulrich, very comfortable. Recently upholstered in
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

PAIR OF GEORGE SMiTH SOMERVILLE CHESTERFIELD MOHAIR VELVET SOFAS
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
George Smith Somerville Mohair Velvet Chesterfield tufted sofas RRP £30,130 Please note the delivery fee
Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Hardwood

PAIR OF GEORGE SMiTH SOMERVILLE CHESTERFIELD MOHAIR VELVET SOFAS
PAIR OF GEORGE SMiTH SOMERVILLE CHESTERFIELD MOHAIR VELVET SOFAS
$20,310 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 34.45 in W 77.96 in D 36.23 in
Italian Grey Velvet Sofa with Black Lacquered Brass Feet
Located in Madrid, ES
Elegant Italian modernist two-seater sofa from circa 1950s. Reupholstered in lightly striped grey
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Italian Grey Velvet Sofa with Black Lacquered Brass Feet
Italian Grey Velvet Sofa with Black Lacquered Brass Feet
$2,685 Sale Price
29% Off
H 35.83 in W 63.39 in D 29.53 in
Diminutive Oyster Velvet Sofa By Mitchell & Gold for Restoration
By Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A stylish single cushion Sofa with refined form, angled arms and tapered legs .Very comfortable and
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Sofa with Chrome Structure, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian sofa with chrome back details and original velvet upholstery. Overall
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Chrome

Unique Isabelle Richard Faure Oxidized Brass Velvet Sofa Bed, 1970s
By Isabelle Masson-Faure, Richard Faure, Maison Honoré
Located in Paris, IDF
This unique sofa bed was created by Isabelle and Richard Faure for Parisian design firm Maison
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Marco Zanuso Style Mid-Century Modern Velvet Sofa "Lady", 50s
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Lady Marco Zanuso style sofa. The sofa has been restored and upholstered in blue velvet, the feet
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech, Fir

Rounded Velvet Sofa by Guglielmo Veronesi for ISA, circa 1950
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Madrid, ES
Guglielmo Veronesi sofa with rounded wooden structure, brass legs and velvet upholstery. Produced
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

D120 Pink Velvet Sofa Valeria Borsani and Alfredo Bonetti for Tecno
By Valeria Borsani & Alfredo Bonetti, Tecno
Located in Milano, IT
Designed by Valeria Borsani and Alfredo Bonetti for Tecno, the D120 sofa from the 1970s epitomizes
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Elegant Neoclassical Bronze and Velvet Sofa by Jacques Quinet, France 1948.
By Jacques Quinet
Located in Brussels, BE
Neoclassical bronze sofa recently reupholstert in rust color velvet ( City velvet collection
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Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Sofas

Materials

Bronze

Elegant Neoclassical Bronze and Velvet Sofa by Jacques Quinet, France 1948.
Elegant Neoclassical Bronze and Velvet Sofa by Jacques Quinet, France 1948.
$7,142 Sale Price
26% Off
H 16.15 in W 78.75 in D 38.19 in
Attributed Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Velvet Sofa for ISA, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, ISA Bergamo
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Elegant and splendid three-seater sofa with high backrest attributed Gio Ponti, 1950s, for ISA
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech, Fir

Gigi Radice Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Sofa for Minotti, 1950s
By Minotti, Gigi Radice
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Sofa designed by Gigi Radice for Minotti. Made with solid wood structure and light gray velvet
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Osvaldo Borsani Boomerang curved grey velvet Sofa mid-century modern Italian
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Barcelona, ES
Curved sofa Manufactured by l’Atelier di Varedo, Italy. Italy, 1947 Chesnut and upholstered in grey
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Venetian Baroque Style Fancy Velvet Sofa and Two Armchairs by Silik, 1960s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This sofa with two armchairs was created by the artisans of the famous Cantù company, Silik, in the
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Baroque Sofas

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Velvet, Beech

A MODERNIST MID-CENTURY-MODERN FREE-FORM Grey Velvet SOFA, France, 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
A beautiful and confortable sofa in light grey velvet, Moderniste, Forme Libre, with generous
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Sensational Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet Sofa Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Swaim
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Sensational Milo Baughman style Swaim 3 seater sofa with luscious Jack Lenor Larsen Caravan Velvet
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Simone black lacquered and blue velvet sofa by Dino Gavina for Simon 70s
By Dino Gavina, Simon International
Located in Padova, IT
"Simone" Sofa designed by Dino Gavina for Studio Simon in the 1970s. Original upholstery in Blu
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Robert Parry Three Seat Grey Velvet Sofa w/ Wood & Chrome Frame for Gelderland
By Gelderland, Robert Parry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
toned wood and chrome sofa has a lightly refinished frame with new grey velvet cushions. Back cushions
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA Mod. DU559 Green Velvet Sofa with Wood and Brass, Italy
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in San Francisco, CA
This incredibly sleek and rare mid century sofa is designed by esteemed Italian, Gastone Rinaldi
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

1970s 'Camaleonda' C&B Italia Seven Piece Beige Velvet Sofa Set by Mario Bellini
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 1970-1972 production 7 Piece 'Camaleonda' sofa by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia (which become
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Sofa, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Paolo Buffa 3-seat sofa, structure in stained and polished beech, the blue velvet upholstery was
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Sofa, 1950s
Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Sofa, 1950s
$4,523
H 30.71 in W 70.08 in D 28.35 in
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Elm, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A small two-seat elm and beige brown velvet sofa designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s. Seat
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Elm

American Designer, Sofa, Rattan, Iron, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered iron, rattan and green velvet sofa designed and produced in the US, 1950.  16.5
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Iron

Tor Wolfenstein, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
By Tor Wolfenstein
Located in High Point, NC
An organic wood and green velvet sofa, designed by Tor Wolfenstein and produced by Ditzingers
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Tor Wolfenstein, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Tor Wolfenstein, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
$22,000
H 34.5 in W 80.25 in D 33.5 in
Federico Munari Mid-Century Modern Italian Curved Velvet Sofa, 1950s
By Federico Munari
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful sofa designed by Federico Munari in the early 1950s. The upholstery has been redone in
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Osvaldo Borsani, Rare Curved Sofa, Velvet, Metal, Italy, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in High Point, NC
A rare curved black-coated metal and grey velvet sofa designed by Osvaldo Borsani and produced by
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

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Used Velvet Sofas For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of used velvet sofas for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct used velvet sofas — often made from fabric, velvet and wood — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of used velvet sofas available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco used velvet sofas are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made used velvet sofas over the years, but those made by Mario Bellini, Milo Baughman and Cassina are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Used Velvet Sofas?

Used velvet sofas can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $6,182, while the lowest priced sells for $483 and the highest can go for as much as $175,000.

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 Used Velvet Sofas
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Yes, velvet was used in the 1970s. Fashion designers used the fabric to produce dresses, bell bottoms, flowy kimonos and other pieces. Furniture makers often used it as the upholstery on sofas and armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of pieces from the 1970s.
  • 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.