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Set of Sofa and Armchairs in Blue Velvet, 1950
Set of Sofa and Armchairs in Blue Velvet, 1950

Set of Sofa and Armchairs in Blue Velvet, 1950

By Gio Ponti

Located in Toulouse, France

Splendid 1950s sofa and pair of armchairs, newly reupholstered in a blue velvet fabric by Maison Elitis, hand-stitched piping.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas

Materials

Velvet

3-Seat Sofa, Design Nino Zoncada, 1949 Yellow Velvet
3-Seat Sofa, Design Nino Zoncada, 1949 Yellow Velvet

3-Seat Sofa, Design Nino Zoncada, 1949 Yellow Velvet

By Nino Zoncada

Located in Verona, IT

Beautiful sofa, design Nino Zoncada, 1949 furniture made for hotels and ships. Zoncada is contacted by Gio Ponti, having understood the quality technical and formal, invited him to...

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Curved Italian Sofa in Aubergine Velvet
Curved Italian Sofa in Aubergine Velvet

Curved Italian Sofa in Aubergine Velvet

Located in Brussels, BE

Curved Italian sofa newly upholstered in deep purple velvet with wood legs.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas

Saporiti Italia Sofa, Italy 1970s, Reupholstered in Kerry Joyce Velvet
Saporiti Italia Sofa, Italy 1970s, Reupholstered in Kerry Joyce Velvet

Saporiti Italia Sofa, Italy 1970s, Reupholstered in Kerry Joyce Velvet

By Saporiti

Located in Torino, Piemonte

Sofa by Saporiti Italia, 1970s, base in brushed steel, entirely restored and reupholstered in Kerry Joyce cotton velvet.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Sofa’ by Ken Scott Brass and Optical Velvet Signed
Pair of Sofa’ by Ken Scott Brass and Optical Velvet Signed

Pair of Sofa’ by Ken Scott Brass and Optical Velvet Signed

Located in Foggia, FG

A pair of Sofa’ by Ken Scott Top Design 1970s Brass and Optical Velvet Very good condition comfortable, unique and design Measures 225 x 80 x 70h 165 x 80 x 70h

Category

Vintage 1970s Sofas

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Danish High Back Sofa in Wool and Velvet, 1940s
Midcentury Danish High Back Sofa in Wool and Velvet, 1940s

Midcentury Danish High Back Sofa in Wool and Velvet, 1940s

By Finn Juhl

Located in London, GB

This elegantly designed Danish sofa would be a real statement piece for any home.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Velvet, Beech

Collectible Anfibio Sofa Bed, black velvet lounge chair, Italian Space Age
Collectible Anfibio Sofa Bed, black velvet lounge chair, Italian Space Age

Collectible Anfibio Sofa Bed, black velvet lounge chair, Italian Space Age

By Giovannetti, Alessandro Becchi

Located in Milan, IT

The piece we're offering is an extremely rare iteration of the Anfbio, and that is for two reasons: first, it's the one-seater armchair, by far the hardest to find as opposed to the ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Hans Wegner Teak, Beige Velvet and Leather Midcentury Danish Sofa, 1970
Hans Wegner Teak, Beige Velvet and Leather Midcentury Danish Sofa, 1970

Hans Wegner Teak, Beige Velvet and Leather Midcentury Danish Sofa, 1970

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Madrid, ES

Hans Wegner teak, beige velvet and leather midcentury Danish sofa, 1970. Good condition.

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Velvet, Teak

Norwegian Fredrik Kayser Blue Velvet Rosewood Four-Seat Sofa Midcentury, 1960s
Norwegian Fredrik Kayser Blue Velvet Rosewood Four-Seat Sofa Midcentury, 1960s

Norwegian Fredrik Kayser Blue Velvet Rosewood Four-Seat Sofa Midcentury, 1960s

By VM Mobler

Located in London, GB

A beautiful Norwegian teal blue velvet Model 965 four seater sofa designed by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Mobler, this would make a stylish addition to any living or work area.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Rosewood

Togo Sofa velvet by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Set of 2
Togo Sofa velvet by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Set of 2

Togo Sofa velvet by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Set of 2

By Michel Ducaroy

Located in Porto, Porto

Togo sofa VELVET by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Foam

Mid-Century Modern Blue Velvet and Brass Sofa, Italian Design, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Blue Velvet and Brass Sofa, Italian Design, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Blue Velvet and Brass Sofa, Italian Design, 1950s

By Gigi Radice

Located in Milano, IT

A stunning Mid-Century Modern three-seat Italian sofa, covered in royal blue cotton velvet. The sofa features sculpted armrests and its structure is made of solid wood, with six meta...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass, Steel

Mid Century Modern Blue Velvet and Brass Sofa, Italian Design, 1950s
Mid Century Modern Blue Velvet and Brass Sofa, Italian Design, 1950s

Mid Century Modern Blue Velvet and Brass Sofa, Italian Design, 1950s

By Gigi Radice

Located in Milan, Milan

A stunning Mid-Century Modern three-seat Italian sofa, covered in royal blue cotton velvet. The sofa features sculpted armrests and its structure is made of solid wood, with six meta...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass, Steel

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

The monobloc sofa delivers comfort and coziness with brand new teal velvet upholstery and firm cushioning.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Sofa in Carved Cuban Mahogany and Alpaca Velvet by Frits Henningsen, 1930s
Sofa in Carved Cuban Mahogany and Alpaca Velvet by Frits Henningsen, 1930s

Sofa in Carved Cuban Mahogany and Alpaca Velvet by Frits Henningsen, 1930s

By Frits Henningsen

Located in New York, NY

Sofa in Carved Cuban Mahogany and Alpaca Velvet by Frits Henningsen, 1930s .

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Alpaca, Velvet, Mahogany

ISA of Bergamo, Iron, Brass Legs, Green Velvet & Linen Midcentury Sofa, 1950
ISA of Bergamo, Iron, Brass Legs, Green Velvet & Linen Midcentury Sofa, 1950

ISA of Bergamo, Iron, Brass Legs, Green Velvet & Linen Midcentury Sofa, 1950

By ISA Bergamo

Located in Madrid, ES

ISA Bergamo, iron, brass legs, green velvet and linen midcentury Italian sofa, 1950.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass, Iron

Mid-Century Modern 1950's Shell Sofa In Blue Velvet Guglielmo Ulrich (attrib)
Mid-Century Modern 1950's Shell Sofa In Blue Velvet Guglielmo Ulrich (attrib)

Mid-Century Modern 1950's Shell Sofa In Blue Velvet Guglielmo Ulrich (attrib)

By Guglielmo Ulrich

Located in Bonita Springs, FL

This sofa showcases elegant form and rich details with its beautiful deep blue velvet.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Velvet brown sofa T.E.E. II, Studio Gruppo 14 for Busnelli, 1970s
Velvet brown sofa T.E.E. II, Studio Gruppo 14 for Busnelli, 1970s

Velvet brown sofa T.E.E. II, Studio Gruppo 14 for Busnelli, 1970s

By Busnelli, Studio 14

Located in Den Haag, ZH

This sofa manufactured by Busnelli is extremely rare. The T.E.E. II sofa was designed by Studio Gruppo 14 for Busnelli in the 1970s and must have only been produced as a very limited...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

1920s Beige Velvet Camelback Sofa with Chinese Chippendale Base
1920s Beige Velvet Camelback Sofa with Chinese Chippendale Base

1920s Beige Velvet Camelback Sofa with Chinese Chippendale Base

Located in Hudson, NY

A beautiful 1920s Camelback sofa, just reupholstered in an elegant Beige cut velvet. the sofa has wonderful curved arms and a graceful camelback shape. the base is detailed in a Clas...

Category

Vintage 1910s American Chinese Chippendale Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

1940s Italian Modern Curved Vintage Design Sofa in Beige Velvet-Velour, 3-Seater
1940s Italian Modern Curved Vintage Design Sofa in Beige Velvet-Velour, 3-Seater

1940s Italian Modern Curved Vintage Design Sofa in Beige Velvet-Velour, 3-Seater

By Gio Ponti

Located in Hamburg, DE

This sofa is from high-class quality. The velvet-velour / velor fabric cover in fine, timeless and luxury beige is slightly shiny noble and very cuddly.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Salvatore Dinucci Midcentury Brazilian Sofa with Velvet Upholstery, 1950s
Salvatore Dinucci Midcentury Brazilian Sofa with Velvet Upholstery, 1950s

Salvatore Dinucci Midcentury Brazilian Sofa with Velvet Upholstery, 1950s

By Dinucci

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

Salvatore Dinucci Midcentury Brazilian Sofa with Velvet Upholstery, 1950s Virtually unknown by the general public, Dinucci, as the signature on his furniture said, was a major prod...

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Restored Original Biedermeier Sofa Made of Walnut, Red Velvet
Restored Original Biedermeier Sofa Made of Walnut, Red Velvet

Restored Original Biedermeier Sofa Made of Walnut, Red Velvet

Located in Senden, NRW

Features a simple but elegant design with a straight backrest and curved feet and armrests. This sofa has recently been reupholstered, with a medium firm upholstery, and with a red ...

Category

Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Napoleon III Six-Legged Sofa Covered in Blue Velvet
Napoleon III Six-Legged Sofa Covered in Blue Velvet

Napoleon III Six-Legged Sofa Covered in Blue Velvet

Located in Tadcaster, GB

The velvet is hard wearing. The size of this sofa makes it ideal for a lot of purposes.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Sofas

Mario Bellini Green Velvet "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 5
Mario Bellini Green Velvet "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 5

Mario Bellini Green Velvet "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 5

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Padova, IT

Mario Bellini, 'Camaleonda' sofa, in green velvet upholstery by Italy, 1972.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sofas

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Italian Gold Velvet Three-Seat Sofa in the Style of Gio Ponti
Mid-Century Italian Gold Velvet Three-Seat Sofa in the Style of Gio Ponti

Mid-Century Italian Gold Velvet Three-Seat Sofa in the Style of Gio Ponti

By Gio Ponti

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

Mid-Century Italian, gold velvet, three-seat sofa designed in the style of Gio Ponti in the 1950s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Mid- century Curved Sofa upholstered in hand embroidered blue velvet
Mid- century Curved Sofa upholstered in hand embroidered blue velvet

Mid- century Curved Sofa upholstered in hand embroidered blue velvet

By Geraldine Larkin

Located in London, GB

Mid-Century Sofa upholstered in blue mohair velvet with hand embroidered back.

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

1970s Cassina Soriana sofa in Velvet beige by Afra & Tobia Scarpa
1970s Cassina Soriana sofa in Velvet beige by Afra & Tobia Scarpa

1970s Cassina Soriana sofa in Velvet beige by Afra & Tobia Scarpa

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina

Located in NIJMEGEN, NL

The sofa is in very good condition, hardly used. Velvet Beige.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Camelback Sofa with Tufted Back in Blue Corduroy and Velvet
Vintage Camelback Sofa with Tufted Back in Blue Corduroy and Velvet

Vintage Camelback Sofa with Tufted Back in Blue Corduroy and Velvet

Located in Munster, IN

Blue on blue on blue, this vintage sofa is looking for a new place to call home. Textured corduroy in a classic navy covers the deep seat, extravagant arms, and diamond tufted back.

Category

Early 20th Century Chippendale Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1980s Sofa
1980s Sofa

1980s Sofa

Unavailable|$7,021

1980s Sofa

Located in Milan, IT

1980s Sofa Measures: cm 205 x 95 x 105 H, stuffed velvet.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Carl Malmsten Sofa
Carl Malmsten Sofa

Carl Malmsten Sofa

Unavailable|$6,900

Carl Malmsten Sofa

By Carl Malmsten

Located in Brambleton, VA

Sofa by Carl Malmsten Newly upholstered in brown paisley velvet fabric Measures 63.75" wide x 33" deep x 27.5" high (Seat height: 19.5")

Category

20th Century Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Knole Sofa
Knole Sofa

Knole Sofa

Unavailable|$3,239

Knole Sofa

Located in Llandudno, Conwy

A red velvet Knole sofa. Steel ratchets to both drop arms, all original upholstery and fringing, English, late 19th century.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Ettore Sottsass Sofa
Ettore Sottsass Sofa

Ettore Sottsass Sofa

Unavailable|$14,000

Ettore Sottsass Sofa

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Brambleton, VA

Rare and exceptional sofa by Ettore Sottsass Manufactured by Cassina - Danube Sofa - Model 850 Interior - Elephant gray velvet upholstery Exterior - Cobalt Blue Felt Panels Metal...

Category

20th Century Sofas

Materials

Metal

1970s Sofa
1970s Sofa

1970s Sofa

Unavailable|$7,200

1970s Sofa

By Milo Baughman

Located in Turners Falls, MA

1970s polished aluminum frame sofa. Newly upholstered black velvet.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Traditional Sofa
Traditional Sofa

Traditional Sofa

Unavailable|$1,995

Traditional Sofa

Located in Lawrenceburg, TN

Traditional sofa with one solid seat cushion upholstered in Ralph Lauren herringbone fabric and two back cushions, all down wrapped over foam. Very comfortable with four throw pillo...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Velvet

Danish Modern Teak Senator Sofa by Ole Wanscher for France & Son, Ecru Velvet
Danish Modern Teak Senator Sofa by Ole Wanscher for France & Son, Ecru Velvet

Danish Modern Teak Senator Sofa by Ole Wanscher for France & Son, Ecru Velvet

By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher

Located in New Westminster, British Columbia

Recently reupholstered in a lovely ecru velvet upholstery with generous foam - making it amazingly comfortable.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Sofa
Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Sofa

Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Sofa

Unavailable|$5,999

Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Sofa

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Toronto, CA

Incredibly preserved piece, clad with ivory velvet on the upper portion, and a soft woven seat.

Category

Vintage 1980s Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Polyester

Modular Banquette sofa
Modular Banquette sofa

Modular Banquette sofa

Unavailable|$3,525

Modular Banquette sofa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

W118 D71 D30 H30 SW146 SD20 SH16 STRAIGHT PIECE W34 D30 Curve W47 D33 Fully upholstered modular seating with new foam. Each unit is freshly upholstered in a warm grey patterned sm...

Category

Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

German Biedermeier Sofa
German Biedermeier Sofa

German Biedermeier Sofa

Unavailable|$6,500

German Biedermeier Sofa

Located in Charleston, SC

Graceful Triple Curved Walnut Top Rail over Rolled Arms and Shaped Back and Seat in Royal Blue Velvet Supported on Lyre Shaped Legs.

Category

Antique 19th Century German Sofas

Materials

Walnut, Velvet

Azure maple eight way hand tied taupe mohair velvet sateen silk sofa or settee

Azure maple eight way hand tied taupe mohair velvet sateen silk sofa or settee

By Bruce Andrews Design

Located in Evans, GA

In this instance the Mink colored frame in 100% Mohair velvet is encased too in JAB Germany soft silk velvet back inlay and Champagne satin JAB fabric seated luxury material.

Category

Early 20th Century American Bauhaus Sofas

Vintage Channel Tufted Sofa
Vintage Channel Tufted Sofa

Vintage Channel Tufted Sofa

Unavailable|$2,800

Vintage Channel Tufted Sofa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

W70 D34.25 H29 SW46 SD25 SH20 AH28.5 Fully restored vintage channel tufted sofa in muted green. Item has fresh foam and smooth chenille fabric. Item sits on casters for easy place a...

Category

Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

1940s Danish 'Banana' Sofa
1940s Danish 'Banana' Sofa

1940s Danish 'Banana' Sofa

Unavailable|$3,712

1940s Danish 'Banana' Sofa

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk

Located in Chilton, GB

A stunning 1940s Danish 'Banana' design two and half-seat sofa. The sofa curves round like the shape of a banana and has beautifully piped back seat sections.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Monumental Crimson Mohair Sofa, Donghia
Monumental Crimson Mohair Sofa, Donghia

Monumental Crimson Mohair Sofa, Donghia

By Donghia

Located in Hollywood, FL

Monumental sofá in crimson mohair velvet, with brass nailheads, Angelo Donghia.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Post Modern Sofa - As Found
Post Modern Sofa - As Found

Post Modern Sofa - As Found

Unavailable|$2,200

Post Modern Sofa - As Found

Located in Los Angeles, CA

W150 D42 H30 SW166 SD25 SH16 AH21 Fun three piece sofa in good as found condition. Item seems to have been recently upholstered and has no major areas of wear. Item has one small ar...

Category

1990s Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Elegant Hollywood Regency Sofa
Elegant Hollywood Regency Sofa

Elegant Hollywood Regency Sofa

Located in New York, NY

1930s Hollywood Regency chinoiserie sofa re-upholstered in brown silk velvet, channeled back and sides.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Hollywood Regency Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Rare Sofa By Gilbert Rohde
Rare Sofa By Gilbert Rohde

Rare Sofa By Gilbert Rohde

Unavailable|$9,500

Rare Sofa By Gilbert Rohde

By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde

Located in New York, NY

Reupholstered in silk velvet and dark brown tapered legs.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Austro Hungarian Shell Shaped Sofa
Austro Hungarian Shell Shaped Sofa

Austro Hungarian Shell Shaped Sofa

Located in Pewsey, GB

A beautiful Austro Hungarian shell shaped two seater sofa , using some original fabric with red velvet damask by GP&J Baker and gold braiding added. 1927.

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Sofas

Materials

Tapestry, Velvet, Braid

Two-Seat Sofa, France, 1940s
Two-Seat Sofa, France, 1940s

Two-Seat Sofa, France, 1940s

Unavailable|$18,500 / item

Two-Seat Sofa, France, 1940s

Located in New York, NY

Two-seat sofa with a white-washed wooden base with classical rosette carvings and tapered legs, supporting an over-upholstered seat, back and sides, covered in rose Cumming’s antique...

Category

Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

French Louis XVI Sofa
French Louis XVI Sofa

French Louis XVI Sofa

Unavailable|$9,244

French Louis XVI Sofa

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Very nice French L.S. Sofa, with caned back and an orange velvet fabrique.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Sofas

Materials

Wood, Cane, Velvet

Restored Club Sofa, 1950s
Restored Club Sofa, 1950s

Restored Club Sofa, 1950s

Unavailable|$3,452

Restored Club Sofa, 1950s

Located in Lábatlan, HU

Restored club sofa, 1950s. 1950s cocktail sofa. Very well constructed sofa, fully spring seat with a solid beech inner frame and solid beech legs. This sofa was fully and profession...

Category

Vintage 1950s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Vintage French Mustache Leather Club Sofa
Vintage French Mustache Leather Club Sofa

Vintage French Mustache Leather Club Sofa

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage French Mustache leather club sofa with velvet seating cushions.

Category

20th Century French Sofas

Materials

Leather, Velvet

Beautiful Sofa, Design Gio Ponti, 1940
Beautiful Sofa, Design Gio Ponti, 1940

Beautiful Sofa, Design Gio Ponti, 1940

By Gio Ponti

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Beautiful sofa, design Gio Ponti, 1940 Wooden frame covered in original velvet fabric of the time, we have certified Gio Ponti archive, original in good condition.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

1950s Chocolate Brown Tufted Sofa
1950s Chocolate Brown Tufted Sofa

1950s Chocolate Brown Tufted Sofa

By Edward Wormley

Located in New York, NY

1950s Edward Wormley inspired sofa reupholstered; tufted in chocolate brown velvet.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Sofas

Materials

Metal

Large 1950s Italian Curved Sofa
Large 1950s Italian Curved Sofa

Large 1950s Italian Curved Sofa

Located in London, GB

A large curved three-seat sofa with wooden legs and brass sabots Upholstered in designers Guild Glenville velvet color 'Pebble' Vintage cushions sold separately.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Paradise Sofa
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Paradise Sofa

Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Paradise Sofa

By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist

Located in Salzburg, Austria

Kerstin H. Holmquist created a unique collection of upholstered pieces for NK - Nordiska Kompaniet in 1956-57. She was employed at NK Triva, a furniture workshop and architect studio...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Scandinavian Mahogany Three Seater Sofa, 1970s
Scandinavian Mahogany Three Seater Sofa, 1970s

Scandinavian Mahogany Three Seater Sofa, 1970s

Located in Bucharest, RO

Modular three-seat sofa with original beige velvet fabric.

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

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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.