Attributed Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Velvet Sofa for ISA, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo, Gio Ponti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Elegant and splendid three-seater sofa with high backrest attributed Gio Ponti, 1950s, for ISA
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
Brass
Custom Made Schnadig Furniture Faux Snake Skin & Dark Champagne Velvet Sofa
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
is upholstered with a mix of faux snake skin on the face of the sofa, and a dark champagne velvet
Chrome
20th Century, Ico Parisi for Cassina Blue Velvet Sofa mod. 975
By Ico Parisi, Cassina
Located in Turin, Turin
and sculptures in the design process. Here we have the beautiful sofa mod. 875, wooden structure with
Steel
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
Upholstery, Wood
Mario Bellini classic Duc-Duc velvet sofa for Cassina Italy, 1976 / 2024
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Skokie, IL
New showroom sample of the classic Duc-Duc sofa in velvet originally designed by Mario Bellini in
Steel
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
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
Velvet, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Sectional Velvet Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, USA
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, c.1960s, USA, two-piece sectional sofa. The sofa features split arm
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
Upholstery
20th Century, Josef Hoffmann Wooden and Velvet Sofa
By J & J Kohn & Mundus, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Turin, Turin
geometric decorative motifs. Here we have a beautiful wooden and velvet fabric sofa designed at the
Fabric, Wood
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
Brass
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
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
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
Velvet, Beech
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
Velvet, Elm
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
Velvet, Wood
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and green velvet sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions: 29” H x 77.25
Velvet, Wood
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
Brass
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. Vintage
Velvet, Wood
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Sofa, Walnut, Canvas, Velvet, USA, 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut, beige canvas webbing and brown velvet sofa designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and
Canvas, Velvet, Walnut
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. Seat
Iron
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
Brass
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
Fabric, Wood
Danish Mustard Mohair Velvet Sofa in the style of Ludvig Pontoppidan
Located in Fall River, MA
This True Vintage Settee features soft mustard mohair upholstery and a curved, compact shape that adds charm to any space. The clean lines and tapered wooden legs give it a classic, ...
Mohair, Wood
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
Silk
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
Brass
Finnish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Velvet, Finland, 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-painted wood and pink velvet sofa designed and produced in Finland, c. 1920s. Seat Height
Velvet, Wood
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. The coffee table has a
Velvet, Beech
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. Reupholstered in brand new
Velvet, Oak
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. Seat Height
Velvet, Wood
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
Silk
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. Overall Dimensions
Velvet, Pine
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
Velvet, Wood
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. Size
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
Velvet, Bamboo, Rattan
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. Wear to wood base
Velvet, Wood
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. Minor imperfections
Velvet, Walnut
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. Wear
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
Space Age Italian Velvet Modular Sofa, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful two-seater sofa in Italian velvet from the 1970s Space Age period. The Italian sofa is
Velvet
20th Century Red Velvet Italian Modern Sofa, 1960
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
upholstered in velvet. Sofa supported by metal legs with a brass finish, of excellent solidity. Furniture with
Velvet
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
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
Upholstery, Lacquer
$11,392Sale 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. The sofa is
Brass
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. Vintage fabric
Fabric, Wood
$21,360
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. The chromed
Metal, Chrome
Italian modern sofa Maralunga by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern green velvet sofa Maralunga by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s Three-seater sofa
Fabric, Velvet
Italian modern sofa Maralunga by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern green velvet sofa Maralunga by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s Two-seater sofa
Fabric, Velvet
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. Seat
Velvet, Bamboo, Oak
Angelo Donghia Midcentury Asymmetrical Brown Velvet and Ash Chaise Lounge
By Angelo Donghia
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century (1978) asymmetrical brown velvet sofa /chaise lounge with an abstract back and curved
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
Lenor Larson velvet sofa is a statement piece which is also extremely comfortable and packed with
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. A beautiful vintage sofa in
Velvet, Wood
$9,493Sale Price|20% Off
Sofa in the style of Gio Ponti, Cesare Lacca, Guglielmo Veronesi.
By Cesare Lacca, Cassina, Gio Ponti, Fede Cheti
Located in Lugo, IT
Velvet sofa in the style of Ponti, Lacca, Veronesi. Broken leg. Back fabric of sofa in satin with
Fabric
Set of Four Velvet Upholstered George Smith Scatter Sofa Armchair Cushions 4
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Smith velvet sofa or armchair scatter cushions with feather filled internals A lovely suite, they came
Velvet
Brazilian Modern Magazine Rack in Hardwood, Brazil, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
, paperwork, and even books! The magazine rack is showcased in our showroom next to a gray velvet sofa
Hardwood
1950s Italian Bar Cart with Sculptural Detailing
Located in London, London
modern. This trolley isn’t just for serving; it’s for making an entrance. Whether parked beside a velvet
Brass, Steel
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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