Directional Biomorphic Curved Velvet Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Directional biomorphic curved velvet sofa.
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet
Directional Biomorphic Curved Velvet Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Directional biomorphic curved velvet sofa.
Velvet
Contemporary Brown Velvet Sofa
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary chocolate brown velvet sofa with chrome plated rectangular legs, two seat cushions, a
Chrome
Contemporary Black Velvet Sofa
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary black velvet sofa with button tufted seat, 4 removable back cushions, square arms, and
Metal
Contemporary Sea Blue Velvet Sofa
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary sea blue velvet sofa with rounded back and arms with channeled detail
$2,636Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Velvet Sofa
Located in Milano, IT
Wonderful antique velvet sofa dating back to the 1800s, fine Italian manufacture. The frame is
Velvet, Wood
$9,500 / item
2 Contemporary Blue Velvet Sofas
Located in Queens, NY
2 Contemporary straight back dark blue velvet sofas with arm rests and three seat cushions and two
Vintage Custom Curved Velvet Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Custom Curved Velvet Sofa. Offered is a beautifully designed custom curved sofa with
Velvet
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
Velvet
Three-Seat Velvet Sofa, circa 1940, Italy
Located in Girona, Spain
Three-seat velvet sofa, Reupholstered, circa 1940, Italy. Very good vintage condition.
Velvet
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
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
$1,776Sale Price|66% Off
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.
Iron
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
$2,446Sale Price|24% Off
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.
Velvet
$10,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
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
Upholstery
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
Velvet, Wood
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
$4,320Sale Price|20% Off
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
Upholstery, Wood
$5,390Sale Price|44% Off
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
Velvet, Mahogany
$10,005
American brown velvet sofa
Located in Milano, IT
Imposing brown velvet American sofa embodies elegance and comfort in perfect balance. circa 1950s
Velvet, Wood
Early 19th Century William IV Period Lyre Shape Velvet Sofa
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
Quality Early 19th Century William IV Mahogany Lyre Shape Velvet Sofa A superb country house two
Velvet
Illum Wikkelso Teak & Velvet Sofa
Located in New York, NY
An Illum Wikkelso teak sofa for Soren Willadsen. Model no. 50-4. A four-seat sofa with a solid
Velvet, Wood, Teak
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
Velvet
Mid-19th Century Continental Velvet Sofa, Tyrolean Style, Victor Hugo Provenance
Located in London, GB
A romantic mid-19th century continental velvet sofa, circa 1855–1870, traditionally associated with
Metal
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
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
Velvet, Oak
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
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.
Steel
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
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Diminutive Oyster Velvet Sofa By Mitchell & Gold
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
Fabric, Wood
$2,500Sale Price|21% Off
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
Fabric
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
Upholstery
Swedish Art Deco Velvet Sofa Curved Design, 1940s
By OPE Möbler
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This Sofa is gifted with wonderful, curved lines and new velvet upholstery. The golden yellow
Velvet, Birch
Maurice Dufrène giltwood brown velvet sofa circa 1925
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Paris, IDF
This very elegant Corolle model sofa was designed in 1925 by Maurice Dufrêne for the workshops of
Velvet, Giltwood
$5,800 / set
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
Velvet, Wood
$3,653Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Turquoise Velvet Sofa by Cesare Lacca, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Nicolosi, IT
sofa features a solid wooden structure with tapered legs and is upholstered in a rich turquoise velvet
Velvet, Wood
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
Velvet, Walnut
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
Velvet, Beech
$2,550Sale Price|70% Off
Mid-Century Modern Velvet Sofa, France, Circa 1950s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sofa from the 1950's in its original condition Needs new upholstery
Velvet
Hepplewhite Velvet Sofa, Brass Casters, Early 20th Century, USA
Located in Southampton, NJ
An early 20th Century Hepplewhite sofa upholstered in deep Flamingo pink velvet with loose tufted
Brass
Axel Einar Hjorth Velvet Sofa, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sofa designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s. Velvet Upholstery
Upholstery, Velvet
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
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
Velvet, Hardwood
$2,655Sale Price|29% Off
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
Brass
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
Isa Bergamo large Art Deco walnut mohair velvet sofa 1940s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Paris, IDF
This exceptional sofa, attributed to Isa Bergamo, and dating from the 1940s, is an outstanding
Velvet, Walnut
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
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
Chrome
$31,781Sale Price|40% Off
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
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
Velvet, Beech, Fir
Grey 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. Its gently
Fabric, Wood
$6,874Sale Price / set|41% Off
Mid-Century Mustard Velvet Sofa and Armchairs Set by ISA Bergamo, Italy
By ISA Bergamo, Gio Ponti
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Mid-Century Mustard Velvet Sofa and Armchairs Set by ISA Bergamo, Italy This stunning and unique
Fabric, Wood
Curved Velvet Sofa by Federico Munari with Matching Armchairs, Italy, 1950s
By Federico Munari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
golden velvet, the sofa rests on tapered wooden legs that lend lightness to its generous form. The
Velvet
1960s Maurice Bailey for Monteverdi Young Biscuit Tufted Crushed Velvet Sofa
By Maurice Bailey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 1970s Biscuit Tufted Sofa by Maurice Bailey for Monteverdi and Young in a burnt gold
Velvet, Walnut
Italian Mid-Century Three-Seater Gray Velvet Sofa, Radice Style, 1950s
By Gigi Radice, Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Buccinasco, MI
Elegant and refined Italian Mid-Century three-seater sofa from the 1950s, designed in the style of
Brass, Iron
$7,062Sale Price|26% Off
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
Bronze
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
Velvet, Beech, Fir
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.
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