Mid Century Green Velvet Sofa by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA, Italy, 1950
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in San Francisco, CA
This incredibly sleek and rare mid century sofa is designed by esteemed Italian, Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA, 1950. Elegant lines, this piece both floats and grounds the room. In very g...
Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Ivory Velvet Sofa w Hexagonal Walnut Legs, 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This example has been upholstered in a luxurious warm ivory velvet with subtle champagne undertones that beautifully catches the light, emphasizing the sofa's clean geometry while ad...
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Sectional Velvet Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, USA
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sofa has been fully reupholstered in the luscious Métaphores artisanal dyed Saint Germain velvet.
Velvet, Walnut, Upholstery
$11,600Sale Price|20% Off
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 Fabric.
Upholstery
$5,851 / set
1970s crushed velvet sofa and pair of armchairs
Located in Athens, Attiki
The set consists of a 4 seater sofa and a pair of armchairs. Wooden structure, crushed velvet upholstery, chrome framing accent on the sides.
Velvet
20th Century, Josef Hoffmann Wooden and Velvet Sofa
By J & J Kohn & Mundus, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Here we have a beautiful wooden and velvet fabric sofa designed at the beginning of 1900 by Josef Hoffmann and produced by J & J Kohn.
Fabric, Wood
Italian Pleated Velvet Sofa in the Manner of De Pas, D’Urbino & Lomazzi, 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1970s Italian sofa in the manner of Jonathan De Pas, Donato D’Urbino, and Paolo Lomazzi.
Upholstery, 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 redone a few years ago, the cushions are original in goose down.
Velvet, Beech
Title: 1950s Danish Red Velvet Sofa and Lounge Chair Set
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
A beautifully preserved Danish sofa and lounge chair set from the 1950s, upholstered in vibrant red velvet.
Velvet
$3,218Sale Price|50% Off
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.
Brass
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.
Velvet, Elm
Danish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A curved wood and green velvet sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.
Velvet, Wood
American Designer, Sofa, Oak, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and green-velvet sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Velvet, Oak
Tor Wolfenstein, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
By Ditzingers, Tor Wolfenstein
Located in High Point, NC
An organic wood and green velvet sofa, designed by Tor Wolfenstein and produced by Ditzingers, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Velvet, Wood
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Velvet, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained wood and green velvet sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Velvet, Wood
Marco Zanuso Attributed Mid-Century Modern Velvet Sofa Senior, Italy, 1950s
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Puglia, Puglia
The sofa was completely restored some time ago, with light green velvet upholstery, the velvet has small signs of dents.
Brass
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Pine, Velvet, Sweden, 1900s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and green velvet sofa or bench designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1900.
Velvet, Pine
Contemporary Art Big Black Moon Black Velvet Sofa by Carla Tolomeo
By Carla Tolomeo, Mirabili
Located in Pistoia, IT
Unique piece hand made by the artist. The silk velvet fabrics and velvet embroidery were made expressly for the artist, Carla Tolomeo.
Silk
Osvaldo Borsani, Sofa, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1940s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained wood and red velvet sofa designed by Osvaldo Borsani and produced by Arredamenti Borsani, Italy, 1940s.
Velvet, Wood
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.
Iron
Cerdá, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Velvet, Spain, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo, rattan and green velvet sofa produced by Cerdá, Spain, c. 1950s. Cushions reupholstered in brand new velvet.
Velvet, Bamboo, Rattan
American Designer, Curved Sofa, Iron, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A curved black-painted iron and green velvet sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Iron
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A stained wood and beige orange velvet sofa designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s. 18.5” seat height All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Fabric, Wood
Midcentury ETRA Italian Loveseat Light Purple Velvet Sofa Style of Marco Zanuso
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Miami, FL
Midcentury sofa or loveseat in the style of Marco Zanuso, original light purple velvet fabric (a discolored mark on the seat).
Brass
American Designer, Sofa, Walnut, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut and brown velvet sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Velvet, Walnut
American Designer, Sofa, Wood, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and green velvet sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Velvet, Wood
$4,740Sale Price / set|50% Off
Set of Vintage Italian Velvet Five Modular Armchairs and Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful modular velvet sofa, composed of 5 armchairs and a coffee table.
Velvet, Beech
American Designer, Large Sofa, Bamboo, Wood, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A large bamboo, wood and brown velvet sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Velvet, Bamboo, Wood
French Designer, Sofa, Oak, Velvet, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained oak and yellow velvet sofa likely designed and produced in France, c. 1940s.
Velvet, Oak
American Designer, Sofa, Wood, Brass, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood, brass and brown yellow velvet sofa or settee designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Brass
American Designer, Sectional Sofa, Iron, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered iron and orange velvet sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Iron
Contemporary Art The Perfect Big Half-Moon Silk Velvet Sofa by Carla Tolomeo
By Mirabili, Carla Tolomeo
Located in Pistoia, IT
Sculpture. Unique piece hand made by the artist. The silk velvet fabric and the embroideries are made expressly for the artist, Carla Tolomeo.
Silk
Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Brazil, 1960s
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and brown velvet sofa produced by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, Brazil, c. 1960.
Fabric, Wood
Space Age Italian Velvet Modular Sofa, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful two-seater sofa in Italian velvet from the 1970s Space Age period.
Velvet
20th Century Red Velvet Italian Modern Sofa, 1960
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian sofa from the 60s. Design furniture with a beautiful line, finished for the center and upholstered in velvet.
Velvet
Scrumptious Jack Lenor Larsen Sofa Hollywood Regency Mid-Century
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Hollywood Regency style Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet Sofa. This piece is to die for fabulous still in nice vintage condition.
Upholstery, Lacquer
$11,234Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Sofa in Light Blue and Purple Velvet by Isa Bergamo
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Milano, IT
Wonderful vintage light blue velvet sofa made in Italy by Isa Bergamo from the 1950s.
Brass
$21,069
Giuseppe de Vivo Sofa, 1935
By Giuseppe De Vivo 1
Located in Milan, IT
Giuseppe de Vivo sofa, 1935. Beautiful padded velvet sofa by Giuseppe de Vivo.
Metal, Chrome
American Designer, Settee, Oak, Bamboo, Velvet, USA, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A cerused oak, bamboo and grey brown velvet sofa designed and produced in the US, 1960s.
Velvet, Bamboo, Oak
Angelo Donghia Asymmetrical Brown Velvet Chaise Lounge, Ash Legs, 1978
By Angelo Donghia
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century (1978) asymmetrical brown velvet sofa /chaise lounge with an abstract back and curved side on four European ash saber legs.
Velvet, Ash
$5,700Sale Price|40% Off
Dunbar Jack Larsen Gray Velvet Cut Down Floating Plinth Sofa
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The custom beautiful Jack Lenor Larson velvet sofa is a statement piece which is also extremely comfortable and packed with personality!!
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Pair of Midcentury Armchairs, Italy Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Red velvet sofa is a design item realized in Italy mid-20th Century.
Velvet, Wood
$9,362Sale Price|20% Off
Sofa in the style of Gio Ponti, Cesare Lacca, Guglielmo Veronesi.
By Fede Cheti, Cesare Lacca, Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in Lugo, IT
Velvet sofa in the style of Ponti, Lacca, Veronesi.
Fabric
Set of Four Velvet Upholstered George Smith Scatter Sofa Armchair Cushions 4
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this set of four George Smith velvet sofa or armchair scatter cushions with feather filled internals A love...
Velvet
1950s Italian Bar Cart with Sculptural Detailing
Located in London, London
Whether parked beside a velvet sofa or wheeled out during cocktail hour, it brings with it a sense of occasion — and a whisper of Italian bravura.
Brass, Steel
Novo Rumo, Sofa, Velvet, Brazil, 1960s
By Novo Rumo
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Novo Rumo Sofa Wood, Velvet Brazil, 1960s Matching Pair of Armchairs Available Offered by RAFA gallery
Velvet, Wood
1960s "Skyscraper" Design Velvet Sectional Sofa
Located in New York, NY
1960s "Skyscraper" design velvet sectional sofa. There are eight sections to the sofa (including the two ottomans).
Velvet
Italian Sofa in Vibrant Blue Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, blue velvet, metal and brass, Italy, 1950s Elegant sofa with voluptuous armrests.
Metal, Brass
Carl Malmsten, Sofa, Velvet, Birch, Sweden, 1940s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in High Point, NC
A purple velvet and birch sofa, designed and produced by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Velvet, Birch
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow velvet and wood sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Velvet, Wood
Italian Designer, Sofa, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown velvet and wood sofa designed and produced in Italy, c. 1960s.
Velvet, Wood
Argentine Designer, Modular Sofa, Velvet, Argentina, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown velvet modular sofa designed and produced in Argentina, c. 1970s.
Velvet
Finnish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pink velvet and wood sofa designed and produced in Finland, c. 1940s.
Velvet, Wood
Italian Organic Sofa in Khaki Green Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, velvet, plastic, Italy, 1970s Eccentric sofa of Italian origin.
Velvet, Plastic
Bernard Govin, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Italy, 1960s
By Bernard Govin, Saporiti
Located in High Point, NC
A brown beige velvet and dark-stained wood sofa, model Elliptique, designed by Bernard Govin and produced by Saporiti, Italy, c. 1960s.
Velvet, Wood
Italian Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A curved blue velvet and dark-stained wood sofa designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Velvet, Wood
Baker Furniture Contemporary Yellow Velvet Upholstered Sofa
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding contemporary upholstered sofa By Baker Furniture USA, Late 20th Century Fully upholstered in original yellow velvet textured fabric, with three matching cushions M...
Velvet
Mid-Century velvet geometric patterned sofa
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A richly patterned sofa with a c.1970's equestrian Gucci or Hermes vibe that’s to die for! Its chic high-style allure pulls you in, the more you look, the more there is to love and a...
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green velvet and dark-stained wood sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Velvet, Wood
Danish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue velvet and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.
Velvet, Wood
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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