Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional, United States, 1980s
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Antwerp, BE
Reupholstered in sumptuous golden velvet, the sofa radiates warmth while accentuating its sensual, continuous form.
Velvet
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, furniture velour, oak wood legs.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Furniture velour, oak wood legs, brass springs in the seat. Sofa was reupholstered by craftsman about 20 years ago. Very good condition: no smells, no st...
Velvet, Oak
Italian Mid-Century Three-Seater Sofa, Italy 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Traces of wear and use. This sofa comes with its original upholstery or has been reupholstered by a previous owner.
Velvet, Wood
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, green furniture velour, beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Original striped green furniture velour, beech wood legs, springs in the seat. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Man...
Velvet, Beech
1960s, Danish 3-seater sofa, furniture velour, carved oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 3-seater sofa. Furniture velour, carved oak wood, brass springs in the seat. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manufactured by...
Velvet, Oak
1950s, Danish 3-seater sofa, furniture velour, carved ash wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 3-seater sofa. Honey-yellow furniture velour, carved ash wood, springs in the seat. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manufact...
Velvet, Ash
Elegant French Art Deco three-seat sofa attributed to Alfred Porteneuve
By Alfred Porteneuve
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant French Art Deco three-seat sofa attributed to Alfred Porteneuve, featuring a refined curved silhouette and clean, architectural lines.
Velvet, Walnut
$1,693Sale Price|39% Off
1960s, Danish "Banan" 3 seater sofa, original condition, velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish "Banan" sofa in original very good condition: no smells, no stains, stable construction. Sofa was checked by craftsman. Original green furniture velour, beech wood legs...
Velvet, Beech
Liceu de Artes e Oficios lounge sofa Brazil 1955
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
For extra support there are two extra feet placed under the sofa. The sofa is been reupholstered in a chiq light sand-colored velvet which is close to the original.
Velvet, Rosewood
1950s, 2 seater Danish highback sofa, furniture velour, laqered teak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, 2 seater Danish highback sofa. Green furniture velour, laqered teak wood, brass springs in the seat. Sofa was reupholstered by craftsman about 10-15 years ago. Good condition:...
Velvet, Teak
Joaquim Tenreiro Four-Seat Sofa, Hardwood, Brazilian Modern, 1950s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
This rare four-seat sofa exemplifies Joaquim Tenreiro’s radical redefinition of modern seating in postwar Brazil, where structure, lightness, and human scale were treated as insepara...
Velvet, Hardwood
1950s, Danish art deco 2-seater sofa, ash wood, furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish artdeco 2-seater sofa. Laqered ash wood, dark blue furniture velour, brass springs in the seat. Sofa was reupholstered by craftsman about 20 years ago. Manufactured by ...
Velvet, Ash
1970s, 2-seater Swedish sofa, pink furniture velour, beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, 2-seater Swedish sofa. Original pink furniture velour, beech wood, springs in the seat cushion. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manufact...
Velvet, Beech
Tor Wolfenstein, Organic Shaped Sofa, Circa 1940, Origin: Sweden
By Tor Wolfenstein, Ditzingers
Located in New York, NY
Tor Wolfenstein (Swedish) organic shaped sofa with birch feet, manufactured for Ditzingers Workshop, origin: Stockholm, Sweden, circa 1940 Reupholstered in a beautiful grey velvet...
Upholstery, Velvet, Birch
1970s Thayer Coggin Sofa Attributed to Milo Baughman with Dedar Milano Fabric
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptional 1970s sofa attributed to Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, professionally reupholstered in Dedar Milano’s Tibetan Tiger velvet, one of the most celebrated contemporary ...
Velvet
Compact Plumy sofa, by Annie Hiéronimus for Cinna (Ligne Roset), France, 1980s
By Annie Hiéronimus, Cinna (Ligne Roset)
Located in Lyon, FR
Compact sofa, Plumy model, by Annie Hiéronimus for Cinna (Ligne Roset), made in France in the 1980s. 2 available.
Velvet
Kazuhide Takahama, Mantilla Sofa for Gavina, Italy 1974 (Big Size)
By Gavina, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Argelato, BO
Kazuhide Takahama (Japan, 1930 - Bologna, 2010) "MANTILLA" SOFA wooden frame, padded and covered in velvet in shades of white Production Simon Gavina, Italy, 1974 Bibliography: Ac...
Velvet, Wood
Arflex L Shape Black Lacquered Sofa with Light Suede Orange Cushions
By Arflex
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
This rare and unique Arflex modular sofa from the 1980s represents the bold experimentation of Italian design in that decade. Characterised by its black lacquered frame and vivid ora...
Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
Kazuhide Takahama, two seat Suzanne Sofa. Gavina Edition, 1965.
By Kazuhide Takahama, Gavina
Located in Paris, FR
This sofa in excellent condition is ideal for a centerpiece in a living room or a bedroom.
Chrome, Iron
1950s, Danish 3-seater sofa, furniture velour, carved oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 3-seater sofa. Original honey yellow furniture velour, carved oak wood, brass springs in the seat. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction...
Velvet, Oak
1970s, Danish 2-seater sofa, original salmon pink furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Original salmon pink furniture velour, ash wood legs, springs in the seat. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manufac...
Velvet, Ash
1960s, Danish 2-seater curved sofa, light green furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 2-seater curved sofa. Original light green furniture velour, beech wood legs with brass plugs, brass springs. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable c...
Velvet, Beech
1960s, Danish 2-seater sofa, original furniture velour, beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Original green striped furniture velour, beech wood legs, springs in the seat. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Man...
Velvet, Beech
1930s, Danish 3-seater sofa, red furniture velour, furniture mesh.
Located in Tarm, 82
1930s, Danish 3-seater sofa. Original red furniture velour, handcarved ash wood, furniture mesh, brass springs in the seat. Original good condition with patina: no smells, no stains ...
Velvet, Rattan, Ash
1970s, Danish 2-seater drop arm "Spanish" sofa, red furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 2-seater drop arm "Spanish" sofa. Original red furniture velour, ash wood legs, springs in the seat cushions. Double sided seat cushions. Original good condition: no sm...
Velvet, Ash
Danish FDB Møbler Three-Seat Sofa in Solid Oak with Reupholstered Cushions
Located in Waalwijk, NL
FDB Møbler, sofa, solid oak, reupholstered velvet cushions, Denmark, 1950s Crafted by the Danish furniture company FDB Møbler, this sofa reminds of the Shaker-line by Børge Mogensen.
Velvet, Oak
Frits Henningsen: 1930s 3-seat sofa upholstered with red velour
By Frits Henningsen
Located in London, GB
There is one impression mark on the seat of the velvet as pictured. This 3-seat sofa made by Frits Henningsen in the 1930s reflects Frits Henningsen's preference for classical for...
Velvet
$1,462Sale Price|20% Off
1970s, Danish sleeping foldable sofa, original very good condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish sleeping foldable sofa. Original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Original vintage green furniture velour. Can be put in duvet, pillows, etc. Legs of teakw...
Velvet, Teak
Vintage Imbuia Sofa by Móveis Cimo, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury
By Moveis Cimo
Located in New York, NY
This Imbuia sofa reupholstered in a stunning velvet was manufactured in the 1960s by the Brazilian company Móveis Cimo, a pioneer in Brazilian furniture industrialization.
Velvet, Imbuia
$8,228Sale Price|20% Off
Antonio Citterio Leather Corner Sofa for B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
Located in Milano, IT
The sofa is ideal for truly eccentric living rooms.
Metal
Gio Ponti attr Velvet Loveseat
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning vintage modern living room loveseat. The red velour upholstery and brass drumstick legs are sure to make an impression in any seating arrangement. A sleek design that featur...
Brass
20th Century Camel Boucle Atlantis Sofa, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Atlantis sofa from the 1960s, produced in Czech Republic - at the moment they are unique. Due to their dimensions, they perfectly blend in even in small apartments providing comfort ...
Velvet
19th Century German Biedermeier Trundle Sofa with Flared and Scrolled Arms
Located in Dallas, TX
A charming Biedermeier trundle sofa. Burl wood frame with flared and scrolled arms.
Velvet, Burl
Large French Neoclassical Knole Sofa, Attributed to Maison Jansen, circa 1960
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant large French Neoclassical Knole sofa, circa 1960, possibly attributable to Maison Jansen. This unusual sofa is a French interpretation of the traditional English Knole sofa,...
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Velvet, Oak
$1,599Sale Price|20% Off
1960s, Danish 2-seater sofa, green furniture velour, beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Green furniture velour, beech wood legs, brass springs in the seat. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manufactu...
Velvet, Beech
$1,599Sale Price|50% Off
Gigi Radice Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa for Minotti, 1950s
By Gigi Radice, Minotti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Sofa designed by Gigi Radice for Minotti. Made with a solid wood frame and green velvet upholstery, brass legs, and black lacquered metal.
Metal, Brass
Soriana Two-Seater Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1970s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Upholstered in a soft, luxurious light blue velvet, the fabric offers a rich texture and a subtle sheen that enhances the sofa’s inviting, cloud-like appearance.
Velvet
Mid-Century Modern Sofa M538 by Studio APA for Lenzi, Italy, 1960s
By Lenzi
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Sofa couch model 538 by studio APA for the editor Lenzi.
Metal, Brass
1960s, Danish 3-seater sofa, green furniture velour, oak wood legs.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 3-seater sofa. Original green furniture velour, oak wood legs, brass springs in the seat. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manufac...
Velvet, Oak
1970s, Danish 3-seater drop arm "Spanish" sofa, red furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 3-seater drop arm "Spanish" sofa. Original red furniture velour, ash wood legs, springs in the seat cushions. Double sided seat cushions. Original good condition: no sm...
Fabric, Velvet, Ash
Large Adrian Pearsall Platform Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Dallas, TX
He had an identical sofa in his home. Original upholstery was bright pink velvet.
Upholstery, Walnut
$4,000
Vintage Italian Sofa
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish Italian sofa. Deep blue velvet upholstery with tufted backrest.
Brass
1960s, Danish 2-seater sofa, brown/beige furniture fabric, ash wood legs.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Brown/beige furniture fabric, ash wood legs, brass springs in the seat. Sofa was reupholstered by craftsman about 15 years ago. Very good condition: no s...
Velvet, Ash
Le Bambole Sofa In Buffalo Leather By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful pair of Le Bambole sofa in original brown buffalo neck leather designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in the 1970s. This beautiful editions come in their original cognac...
Velvet
1970s, Danish 2-seater "Banana" sofa, light green/gray furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 2-seater "Banana" sofa. Original light green/gray furniture velour, oak wood legs, springs in the seat. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable constru...
Velvet, Oak
1960s, Danish 2-seater sofa, green furniture velour, original condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Green furniture velour, beech wood legs, springs in the seat. Original green furniture velour. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains, and st...
Velvet, Beech
Mid-century Modern Italian Bamboo Two-Seat Lounge Sofa
Located in Weesp, NL
Two-seat Italian mid century modern Lounge Sofa Bamboo A beautiful very well made bamboo sofa from the 1960's.
Metal
1970s, Danish 2 seater sofa, original condition, green furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains, and stable construction. Light green furniture velour, beech wood legs, springs in the seat. Manufact...
Velvet, Beech
1960s, Danish 2 seater sofa, original condition, green furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 2-seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells, no stains, and stable construction. Light green furniture velour, ash wood legs, brass springs in the seat. Ma...
Velvet, Ash
Arflex Sofa Triennale Model Design Marco Zanuso 60's Vintage
By Marco Zanuso
Located in taranto, IT
Rare two-seater sofa produced by Arflex, "triennale" model, design Marco Zanuso, late 50s.
Velvet
Chocolate Brown COR Trio Sectional Sofa Germany Switzerland 1972 NEW UPHOLSTERY
By COR, Team Form AG
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Vintage COR Trio Sofa in new Dark Chocolate Brown Velvet. The velvet can be brushed to give it a different look, with lighter and darker brown tones (see different looks in the image...
Fabric, Velvet
Sofa and Pair of Armchairs "Sofo" Design Superstudio for Poltronova, 1966
By Poltronova, Superstudio
Located in taranto, IT
Designed in 1968 by the avant-garde collective Superstudio and produced by Poltronova, the Sofo seating system is a milestone in Italian Radical Design. This piece was born as an iro...
Velvet, Plastic
1970s, Danish 2-seater "Banana" sofa, original cherry-red velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 2 seater "Banan" sofa in original very good condition: no smells, no stains, stable construction. Original cherry-red furniture velour, beech wood legs, springs in the ...
Velvet, Beech
$54,854Sale Price|20% Off
1973 "Cornaro" Sofa & Armchair Set by Carlo Scarpa for Gavina
By Carlo Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Manzano, IT
1973 "Cornaro" Sofa & Armchair Set by Carlo Scarpa for Gavina - Iconic Italian Modernist Design Designed by Carlo Scarpa in 1973, the Cornaro seating set for Gavina epitomizes timel...
Velvet, Foam, Wood
$10,970Sale Price / set|20% Off
19th Century Biedermeier Mahogany Feather Two Armchairs and Sofa Vienna 1840
Located in Puglia, Puglia
The sofa is ivory white on the inside, while the outside is matched with anthracite black velvet from the same catalog.
Velvet, Beech, Mahogany
Rare Rodolfo Bonetto and Giotto Stoppino for Tarlisio 'Bossa' Sofa in Fiberglass
By Giotto Stoppino, Rodolfo Bonetto
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rodolfo Bonetto and Giotto Stoppino for Tarlisio, 'Bossa' sofa, fiberglass, corduroy velvet, Italy, 1968 This rare Bossa sofa (1968), born from the collaboration between Rodolfo Bo...
Velvet, Fiberglass
1970s, Danish 2-seater sofa, blue furniture velour, oak wood legs.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Original blue furniture velour, oak wood legs, springs in the seat. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manufactu...
Velvet, Oak
1970s, 3-seater Danish sofa, orange/red furniture velour, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, 3-seater Danish sofa. Original orange/red furniture velour, oak wood. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manufactured by Danish or Swe...
Velvet, Oak
1970s Sistema 61 Giancarlo Piretti Castelli Italian Design Orange Modular Sofa
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Brescia, IT
"Sistema 41" Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli 1974 Iconic Modular sofa 8 elements in orange velvet Black plastic base Upholstery original vintage (some stains on the velvet)...
Velvet
1970s, Danish "Spanish" sofa, original condition, furniture velour, ash wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 2-seater drop arm "Spanish" sofa. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains, and stable construction. Original cherry-red furniture velour, ash wood legs, spri...
Fabric, Velvet, Ash
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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