Vladimir Kagan serpentine sofa in velvet for Directional USA 1999
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Vladimir Kagan serpentine sofa in velvet for Directional USA 1999 Incredible sculptural lounge sofa, designed by renowned designer Vladimir Kagan and produced by Directional in the U...
Chrome
$32,909Sale Price|20% Off
Mario Bellini – Camaleonda Sofa — B&B Italia - Green Velvet
Located in Budapest, HU
Mario Bellini – Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia – Set of 6 Modules - renovated and restored with high quality green velvet upholstery A striking and iconic modular sofa designed by Ma...
Fabric, Velvet, Plastic, Wood
Italian modern five modules sofa in blue velvet, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern five modules sofa in blue velvet, 1980s Modular sofa in blue velvet composed of five modules.
Fabric, Velvet, Plastic
Carl Malmsten Vintage Samspel Sofa in Mohair Velvet 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten - Samspel Sofa, 1956 Malmsten's iconic curved sofa was designed in 1956 and produced by Swedish cabinetmakers AB Record in Bollnas.
Mohair, Velvet, Beech
Mocha Velvet Platform Base Mid-Century Modern Sofa
By Milo Baughman, Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Long angular design Mid-Century Modern design base light coffee color sofa.
Upholstery, Velvet
Grey Velvet Button Tufted Sofa by Levy Carlson’s Mobelafarr
By Levy Carlsson
Located in Madrid, ES
Two-seat button tufted sofa by Levy Carlson’s Möbelafärr from circa 1952.
Velvet, Beech
Curved sofa in wood and velvet upholstery, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A curved sofa in wood and fabric, velvet upholstery, Italian craftsmanship, in the style of Gio Ponti, 1950s.
Velvet, Wood
Edward Wormley Party Sofa by Dunbar, Brown Velvet, Modern Design
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Astoria, NY
Edward Wormley for Dunbar "Party" Sofa, brown velvet upholstery, labeled "Dunbar / Bernie, Indiana" to underside. 23.5" H x 99" W x 35" D; seat: 15" H.
Upholstery, Velvet
Englander & Bonta Attribution, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Brass, Argentina, 1950s
By Englander & Bonta
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-brown velvet, wood and brass sofa attributed to Englander & Bonta, Argentina, c. 1950s.
Brass
Mid-Century Italian Velvet 3-seater Sofa, 1950's
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
A mid-century italian designer sofa from the 1950’s. Upholstered in a maroon red velvet with an interesting angular design and splayed patinated brass legs.
Brass
Art Deco Sofa in Walnut and Velvet, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco sofa in walnut and velvet, circa 1930. patina and coating to change. 2 model armchairs are also available.
Velvet, Walnut
1960s Italian Ombre Peacock Cut Mohair Velvet Curved Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
1960s Italian ombre peacock cut silk mohair (Astrakhan style) velvet curved sofa with wood and brass legs. Fabric sample available upon request.
Brass
$1,762 / item
Vintage Red Velvet Sectional Sofa, 1970s
Located in Manzano, IT
Vintage Red Velvet Sectional Sofa, 1970s Make a bold statement with this stunning 1970s modular sectional sofa, upholstered in luxurious red velvet.
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Italian Damask Velvet Corner Sofa, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Original Italian corner sofa from the 1950s, the upholstery is from the time, in damask velvet, in good condition but the intervention of the upholsterer is recommended.
Velvet, Beech
$4,324Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Italian Sofa in Gilded Wood and Green Velvet
Located in Milano, IT
The large sofa has three seats and it’s upholstered in the beautiful original green velvet.
Velvet, Giltwood
Vladimir Kagan, "Unicorn" Sofa, Lucite, Velvet, USA, c. 1975
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in High Point, NC
A curved velvet and lucite "Unicorn" sofa, designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Vladimir Kagan Designs, Inc.
Velvet, Lucite
Vladimir Kagan, "Unicorn" Sofa, Lucite, Velvet, USA, c. 1975
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in High Point, NC
A curved velvet and lucite "Unicorn" sofa, designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Vladimir Kagan Designs, Inc.
Velvet, Lucite
Chesterfield Sofa Floral Print Velvet Fabric
Located in Paddington, NSW
This striking sofa is a bold reinterpretation of a classic Chesterfield silhouette, distinguished by its deeply tufted back, low rolled arms, and generous proportions. Upholstered in...
Fabric, Wood
$9,402Sale Price / set|20% Off
20th Century Italian Design Velvet Modular Sofa by Busnelli, 1970s
By Busnelli
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare Italian design modular sofa, 1970s in brown velvet. The sofa is modular and made up of four armchairs.
Velvet
$12,760Sale Price|20% Off
Restored Vintage Mid-Century Modern Blue Velvet Curved Sofa
Located in North York, ON
Restored Vintage Mid-Century Modern blue velvet curved sofa. Masterfully restored by the artisans at Carrocel in a luxurious crushed blue velvet with intricate details.
Velvet, Wood
$11,250Sale Price|50% Off
1980s Zanaboni Silk Velvet Leopard Tiger Sculptural Curved Sofa
By Zanaboni
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
This rare special order vintage sofa is statement piece which is also extremely comfortable and packed with personality!
Textile, Satin, Silk, Velvet
Vintage Postmodern Sofa by Preview, Reupholstered in Kelly Wearstler Velvet
By Preview
Located in Miami, FL
1980s Designer Preview sofa, masterfully reupholstered to keep the visual symmetry of the bold diagonal stripes in Sereno velvet fabric by Kelly Wearstler.
Velvet
Large Shell Sofa Attributed Guglielmo Ulrich 1950s Decorated Velvet Fabric
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Large Shell Sofa Guglielmo Ulrich 1950s Italy Decorated Velvet Fabric ochres
Velvet
Three-seater sofa with wooden base and velvet upholstery.
By Italian school XX ct.
Located in Milano, IT
COD-Z123 Three-seater sofa with wooden base and fabric upholstery. Italian manufacture, 1960's 220 x 90 x h 72 cm - h seat 50 cm
Velvet
Modernist Two-Seat Sofa in Grey Cotton Velvet & Stainless
By Steelcase
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Sleek, simple and well constructed. Base is covered in gray cotton velvet. Seat backs and cushion pads in a gray checker board. Stainless steel legs. Heavy duty construction possibly...
Stainless Steel
Italian brutalist sofa solid walnut and white chenille velvet 1960s
Located in Paris, IDF
The seat features high-density foam cushions with sharp lines, providing a very comfortable seating experience. This sofa has been fully restored, seating foam replaced, and reuphols...
Velvet, Walnut
1950s Three-Seat Sofa in Pink Velvet and Carved Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, beech, velvet, Europe, 1950s Charming sofa from the 1950s.
Velvet, Beech
Harvey Probber American Mid-Century Green Velvet Round Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century large round sofa with a low curved partial backrest and emerald green velvet upholstery with a button tufted removable seat cushion, resting on five short brass ...
Metal, Brass
Biedermeier Walnut and Velvet Cream Color Austrian Sofa Canapes, 1820
Located in Roma, Lazio
Biedermeier two-seat sofa. Sofa all veneered in walnut wood and covered in beige color velvet and combined fabric.
Velvet, Walnut
WILLIAM YEOWOOD SYLVIE CURVED 2 SEATER SOFA WiTH OATMEAL & VELVET
By William Yeoward
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
This William Yeoward sofa is bench made by hand in England. Each frame is constructed of sustainable European hardwood with dowelled screwed and glued joints.
Velvet, Hardwood
Cini Boeri "Gradual System" Sofa for Gavina, Camel Velvet, 1970
By Cini Boeri, Gavina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Cini Boeri “Gradual System” two-seater sofa for Gavina, camel velvet, Italy, 1970 Designed in 1970 for Gavina, the “Gradual System” by Cini Boeri is a visionary example of modular d...
Velvet
Marco Zanuso "Regent" Sofa for Arflex, Sage Green Velvet, 1960
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Marco Zanuso "Regent" Sofa for Arflex, sage green velvet, Italy, 1960.
Velvet
Modular Sofa Attributed to Adriano Piazzesi Original 1970s Brown Velvet
By Adriano Piazzesi
Located in Palermo, PA
Modular Sofa Attributed to Adriano Piazzesi in Original 1970s Brown Velvet fabric.
Steel
Custom Upholstered Sofa By Anthony Lawrence In Lee Jofa Velvet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A dramatic and colorful Blue upholstered Hollywood Regency style Sofa with rolled arms loose upholstered seat cushions with rope turned trim and fringed base. Dimensions: 87” wide ...
Velvet, Wood
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa, Directional, in Chinoiserie Tiger Velvet
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Culver City, CA
This Vladimir Kagan Cloud sofa is divine! This is not just any sofa; it's a fantastical journey into the world of design where comfort meets chic in the most delightful way possible.
Velvet
Vintage Sofa by Drexel Heritage, Postmodern, 80s, Velvet, Hollywood Regency
By Drexel
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Vintage Sofa by Drexel Heritage, Postmodern, 80s, Velvet, Hollywood Regency, Couch, Mid Century Vintage from the 1980s Measurements: 88" L x 39" D x 32" H Seat height: 18.5" Arm he...
Velvet
Amanta modular sofa by Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, sand velvet
By B&B Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This configuration consists of three individual modules, professionally reupholstered in high-quality sand-colored velvet that beautifully complements the sofa’s iconic sculptural fo...
Velvet, Fiberglass
Postmodern French Sofa in Stainless Steel and Burgundy Velvet Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, stainless steel, velvet, France, late 1960s This sofa grabs attention with its modern substantial design, combining a sturdy stainless steel frame with decorative velvet cushi...
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Italian Modular Sofa, Original Brown Velvet, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian Modular sofa, original brown Velvet, 1960s.
Velvet
Massimo and Lella Vignelli for 'Saratoga' Sofa Reupholstered in Beige Velvet
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Poltronova
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Poltronova, 'Saratoga' four-seat sofa, velvet, polyester lacquered wood, Italy, 1964.
Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
Midcentury Modern Rare Carl Malmsten Velvet "Samsas" Sofa Sweden, 1960s
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
The sofa has a rare fabric in shifting red/pink velvet.
Velvet, Birch
Vintage Stickley Cherry Wood Sofa, Pale Blue Textured Velvet Upholstery
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
The piece was professionally refinished, revealing the natural depth and glow of cherry wood while preserving its original character. The sofa has been re-upholstered in a high-qual...
Velvet, Cherry
Thayer Coggin Art Nouveau Sofa Velvet Fabric Palm Beach Style
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Thayer Coggin Art Nouveau Art Deco Style Sofa Comes with 5 matching throw pillows. Seat cushions are Vel...
Velvet, Cotton
$782Sale Price|55% Off
2 Seater Sofa From Hikor Pisek In Velvet, Czechoslovakia 1980s
Located in Zohor, SK
The cushions are original in a dark burgundy velvet. The velvet is in a very good condition as the sofa was always used with covers over it, so the fabric did not get damaged.
Velvet, Beech
Gio Ponti Curved Sofa for Casa e Giardino, Velvet, 1956, Attributed
By Casa e Giardino, Gio Ponti
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gio Ponti Curved Sofa for Casa e Giardino, velvet, Italy, 1956, Attributed Consciously attributed to Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino, this sofa distills comfort into a single, continu...
Velvet, Wood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Green Velvet, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” sofa for Cassina, green velvet, Italy, 1969 Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "Soriana" model by the Italian duo Tobia and Afra Scarp...
Stainless Steel
French Napoleon III Style Curved Sofa in Floral Jacquard Velvet
Located in Astoria, NY
An exquisite French mid-20th century curved sofa in the style of Napoleon III, sourced in Provence, France.
Jacquard, Velvet, Hardwood
1960s Rectangular Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro in Antique Rose Velvet
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Produced by Tenreiro Móveis e Decorações, the sofa retains the original manufacturer’s seal on the back.
Velvet, Hardwood
$5,354Sale Price|15% Off
Collectible Anfibio Sofa Bed, black velvet lounge chair, Italian Space Age
By Giovannetti, Alessandro Becchi
Located in Milano, 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 ...
Velvet
Vico Magistretti "Maralunga" Three-seater Sofa for Cassina, Beige Velvet, 1973
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti "Maralunga" Three-seater Sofa for Cassina, Sand Velvet, 1973 The "Maralunga" three-seater sofa by Vico Magistretti is a renowned design for Cassina, created in 1973...
Velvet
Vladimir Kagan, Directional, Mid-Century Modern, Serpentine Cloud Sofa, Velvet
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Stamford, CT
Vladimir Kagan, Directional, Mid-Century Modern, Curved Cloud Sofa, Beige Velvet, Lucite, USA, 1980s The Cloud Sofa, designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Directional in the 19...
Velvet, Lucite
Adriano Piazzesi Modular Sofa Set, Blue Velvet & Chrome, Italy, 1970s
By Adriano Piazzesi
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Designer: Adriano Piazzesi Place of Origin: Italy Date of Manufacture: 1970s In style: Mid Century Modern Materials & Techniques: Blue Marine Velvet Condition: Good condition, we...
Chrome
Adriano Piazzesi Sofa in Blue Marine Velvet and Chrome Frame
By Adriano Piazzesi
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
This exquisite modular sofa set by Adriano Piazzesi combines comfort, sophistication, and iconic 1970s Italian design.
Chrome
1950s Gigi Radice Style Mid-Century Modern Wisteria Velvet Italian Sofa
By Gigi Radice
Located in Aci Castello, IT
The sofa is upholstered in wisteria-colored velvet fabric.
Brass
Andre Arbus Style Robert Couturier Peach Velvet Post Modern Sofa
By Robert Couturier
Located in Sharon, CT
Custom made by Robert Couturier, peach velvet with classic ionic volute referenced arm treatments.
Velvet
Italian Louis XVI style sofa in light blue velvet and wood, 1930s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Louis XVI style sofa in light blue velvet and wood, 1930s Two-seater sofa with seat, back, and armrests, padded and upholstered in light blue velvet.
Velvet, Wood
French Belle Époque Leather Banquette Sofa Circa 1900, With Velvet Trim
Located in London, GB
A wonderful French Belle Époque Leather Banquette Sofa, Circa 1900, with an attractive embroidered velvet trim and sprung seat.
Leather, Velvet, Walnut
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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