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Vintage Sofa in Light Blue and Purple Velvet by Isa Bergamo
Vintage Sofa in Light Blue and Purple Velvet by Isa Bergamo

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Gigi Radice Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Sofa for Minotti, 1950s
Gigi Radice Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Sofa for Minotti, 1950s

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

21st Century Dorothy Sofa Cotton Velvet Pinewood Made in Portugal by Ottiu
21st Century Dorothy Sofa Cotton Velvet Pinewood Made in Portugal by Ottiu

21st Century Dorothy Sofa Cotton Velvet Pinewood Made in Portugal by Ottiu

Located in RIO TINTO, PT

gracefully silhouetted Dorothy Sofa, lavishing in its sensuality yet charismatic in personality. A touch of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sofas

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Channeled Fleure Sofa in Teal Blue Velvet with Walnut Legs
Contemporary Channeled Fleure Sofa in Teal Blue Velvet with Walnut Legs

Contemporary Channeled Fleure Sofa in Teal Blue Velvet with Walnut Legs

By Stuart Scott

Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire

The award winning Fleure Sofa is an eye-catching design which commands an audience. Exuding a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Style Elie Saab Maison Bordeaux Velvet Monolith Sofa, Italy
Art Deco Style Elie Saab Maison Bordeaux Velvet Monolith Sofa, Italy

Art Deco Style Elie Saab Maison Bordeaux Velvet Monolith Sofa, Italy

By Carlo Colombo, Elie Saab

Located in Mariano Comense, CO

21st century Art Deco Elie Saab maison bordeaux velvet monolith sofa, Italy With the impressive

Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Brass

Ignazio Gardella Digamma Three-seater white velvet sofa for Azucena, Italy, 1957
Ignazio Gardella Digamma Three-seater white velvet sofa for Azucena, Italy, 1957

Ignazio Gardella Digamma Three-seater white velvet sofa for Azucena, Italy, 1957

By Ignazio Gardella, Azucena

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

Three-seater white velvet sofa with metal and brass, Digamma model designed by Ignazio Gardella for

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal, Brass

Gigi Radice Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Curved Sofa for Minotti, 1950s
Gigi Radice Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Curved Sofa for Minotti, 1950s

Gigi Radice Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Curved 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 ivory velvet

Category

Antique 1650s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

21st Century Eduarda Sofa, 100% Cotton Velvet, by Duistt
21st Century Eduarda Sofa, 100% Cotton Velvet, by Duistt

21st Century Eduarda Sofa, 100% Cotton Velvet, by Duistt

By Duistt

Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT

Eduarda Sofa, 100% Cotton Velvet, by Duistt EDUARDA SOFA, crafted with great attention to detail

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Upholstered Sofa with Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Upholstered Sofa with Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

Upholstered Sofa with Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Brass

Upholstered Sofa with Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Upholstered Sofa with Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

Upholstered Sofa with Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Brass

Giulia Veronesi for ISA Bergamo Rare Curved Channel Back Sofa in Navy Velvet
Giulia Veronesi for ISA Bergamo Rare Curved Channel Back Sofa in Navy Velvet

Giulia Veronesi for ISA Bergamo Rare Curved Channel Back Sofa in Navy Velvet

By Giulia Veronesi, ISA Bergamo

Located in New York, NY

Stunning Giulia Veronesi for ISA Bergamo rare and sophisticated channel back curved sofa with gilt

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Hand Tailored Curved Sofa in Stylish Brushed Brass Plate Footer
Hand Tailored Curved Sofa in Stylish Brushed Brass Plate Footer

Hand Tailored Curved Sofa in Stylish Brushed Brass Plate Footer

By Munna Design Studio

Located in NEW YORK, NY

cotton velvet and a stylish brushed brass footer, it is masterfully crafted with an emphatic, yet elegant

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Modern Twins Curved Sofa, Mint Green Velvet, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Modern Twins Curved Sofa, Mint Green Velvet, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

Modern Twins Curved Sofa, Mint Green Velvet, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

By Rute Martins, Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

Modern Twins Curved Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Dust Sofa, Medium with Beech Ebony - Polished Brass
Dust Sofa, Medium with Beech Ebony - Polished Brass

Dust Sofa, Medium with Beech Ebony - Polished Brass

Located in Brooklyn, NY

, medium sofa: 13.5 yards, large sofa: 14.5 yards Material Upholstery: Velvet Fabric, Boucle Fabric, COM

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Dust Sofa, Medium with Beech Brown - Polished Brass
Dust Sofa, Medium with Beech Brown - Polished Brass

Dust Sofa, Medium with Beech Brown - Polished Brass

Located in Brooklyn, NY

, medium sofa: 13.5 yards, large sofa: 14.5 yards Material Upholstery: Velvet Fabric, Boucle Fabric, COM

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Dust Sofa, Large with Beech Ebony - Polished Brass
Dust Sofa, Large with Beech Ebony - Polished Brass

Dust Sofa, Large with Beech Ebony - Polished Brass

Located in Brooklyn, NY

, medium sofa: 13.5 yards, large sofa: 14.5 yards Material Upholstery: Velvet Fabric, Boucle Fabric, COM

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Dust Sofa, Large with Beech Brown - Polished Brass
Dust Sofa, Large with Beech Brown - Polished Brass

Dust Sofa, Large with Beech Brown - Polished Brass

Located in Brooklyn, NY

, medium sofa: 13.5 yards, large sofa: 14.5 yards Material Upholstery: Velvet Fabric, Boucle Fabric, COM

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Dust Sofa, Small with Beech Brown - Polished Brass
Dust Sofa, Small with Beech Brown - Polished Brass

Dust Sofa, Small with Beech Brown - Polished Brass

Located in Brooklyn, NY

, medium sofa: 13.5 yards, large sofa: 14.5 yards Material Upholstery: Velvet Fabric, Boucle Fabric, COM

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Dust Sofa, Small with Beech Ebony - Polished Brass
Dust Sofa, Small with Beech Ebony - Polished Brass

Dust Sofa, Small with Beech Ebony - Polished Brass

Located in Brooklyn, NY

, medium sofa: 13.5 yards, large sofa: 14.5 yards Material Upholstery: Velvet Fabric, Boucle Fabric, COM

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Famed Bold Brass Three Seater Sofa **Lead Time 6 Weeks**
Famed Bold Brass Three Seater Sofa **Lead Time 6 Weeks**

Famed Bold Brass Three Seater Sofa **Lead Time 6 Weeks**

By LAGU, LAGU

Located in İSTANBUL, TR

The famed bold three seater sofa harmoniously combines fabric with brass adding an impressionable

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Modern Twins Outdoors Sofa, DEDAR Libertino Velvet, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Modern Twins Outdoors Sofa, DEDAR Libertino Velvet, Handmade Portugal Greenapple

Modern Twins Outdoors Sofa, DEDAR Libertino Velvet, Handmade Portugal Greenapple

By Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

Twins sofa is upholstered in blue velvet. The fabric can be treated with a stain-resistant finish for

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Midcentury Italian Lacquer Brass Living Room sofa by Romeo Rega, 1970s
Midcentury Italian Lacquer Brass Living Room sofa by Romeo Rega, 1970s

Midcentury Italian Lacquer Brass Living Room sofa by Romeo Rega, 1970s

By Romeo Rega

Located in Paris, IDF

This sofa from the Mid-Century Modern Italian Riviera period designed by Romeo Rega is bursting

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

21st Century Viv Id Sofa Hammered Brass Nobilis Made in Portugal by Malabar
21st Century Viv Id Sofa Hammered Brass Nobilis Made in Portugal by Malabar

21st Century Viv Id Sofa Hammered Brass Nobilis Made in Portugal by Malabar

Located in RIO TINTO, PT

modernism movement sparks the impulse for Malabar designers to conceive this future classic sofa. Within

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sofas

Materials

Brass

Italian Mid-Century Three-Seater Sofa in Red Velvet, Italy 1950s
Italian Mid-Century Three-Seater Sofa in Red Velvet, Italy 1950s

Italian Mid-Century Three-Seater Sofa in Red Velvet, Italy 1950s

Located in Utrecht, NL

This Italian sofa from the 1950s exudes timeless charm and elegance. Cloaked in rich red velvet

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Figueroa Two-Seat Sofa, Bronzed Brass, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Figueroa Two-Seat Sofa, Bronzed Brass, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa

Figueroa Two-Seat Sofa, Bronzed Brass, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa

By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa

Located in Maia, Porto

the skyline and the yellow tone of the ground is replaced by the brass base. Both velvet and brass

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass, Metal

Dust Sofa, Medium with Natural Light Oak - Polished Brass
Dust Sofa, Medium with Natural Light Oak - Polished Brass

Dust Sofa, Medium with Natural Light Oak - Polished Brass

Located in Brooklyn, NY

, medium sofa: 13.5 yards, large sofa: 14.5 yards Material Upholstery: Velvet Fabric, Boucle Fabric, COM

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Dust Sofa, Large with Natural Light Oak - Polished Brass
Dust Sofa, Large with Natural Light Oak - Polished Brass

Dust Sofa, Large with Natural Light Oak - Polished Brass

Located in Brooklyn, NY

, medium sofa: 13.5 yards, large sofa: 14.5 yards Material Upholstery: Velvet Fabric, Boucle Fabric, COM

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Dust Sofa, Small with Natural Light Oak - Polished Brass
Dust Sofa, Small with Natural Light Oak - Polished Brass

Dust Sofa, Small with Natural Light Oak - Polished Brass

Located in Brooklyn, NY

, medium sofa: 13.5 yards, large sofa: 14.5 yards Material Upholstery: Velvet Fabric, Boucle Fabric, COM

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Sofa, Three-Seats, Handmade, Curved Ironwood Back and Brass
Contemporary Sofa, Three-Seats, Handmade, Curved Ironwood Back and Brass

Contemporary Sofa, Three-Seats, Handmade, Curved Ironwood Back and Brass

By João Faria, EMOTIONAL OBJECTS

Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT

The curved Lazy Day Three-Seat Sofa is part of a seating collection that includes armchairs and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel, Brass, Cut Steel

Contemporary Sofa, Two-Seats, Handmade, Curved Ironwood Back and Brass
Contemporary Sofa, Two-Seats, Handmade, Curved Ironwood Back and Brass

Contemporary Sofa, Two-Seats, Handmade, Curved Ironwood Back and Brass

By João Faria, EMOTIONAL OBJECTS

Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT

The curved Lazy Day Two-Seat Sofa is part of a seating collection that includes armchairs and sofas

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel, Brass, Cut Steel

Sculptural Art Deco Revival Sofa Asymmetrical Silhouette on Brass Plinth
Sculptural Art Deco Revival Sofa Asymmetrical Silhouette on Brass Plinth

Sculptural Art Deco Revival Sofa Asymmetrical Silhouette on Brass Plinth

By Munna Design Studio

Located in NEW YORK, NY

This three-seater sofa is defined by a sculptural, continuous form that prioritizes curvature

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Sculptural Arcadia Sofa in Fabric & Brass Details, Mid-Century Modern
Sculptural Arcadia Sofa in Fabric & Brass Details, Mid-Century Modern

Sculptural Arcadia Sofa in Fabric & Brass Details, Mid-Century Modern

Located in Freamunde, PT

Arcadia sofa is a sanctuary of comfort and elegance, where modern design meets timeless serenity

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Sofia Sofa
Sofia Sofa

Sofia Sofa

$19,100 / item

Sofia Sofa

By Koket

Located in Manassas, VA

Mid-century modern design has never looked so posh as the Sofia sofa. Her two-seat, vintage shape

Category

2010s Portuguese Sofas

Materials

Brass

Guliver Sofa With Black Louro Wood And Brushed Brass Base
Guliver Sofa With Black Louro Wood And Brushed Brass Base

Guliver Sofa With Black Louro Wood And Brushed Brass Base

Located in Freamunde, PT

Gulliver Sofa is a refined expression of modern elegance and comfort, designed to bring effortless

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel

Sculptural Art Deco Revival Sofa Asymmetrical Silhouette on Brass Plinth
Sculptural Art Deco Revival Sofa Asymmetrical Silhouette on Brass Plinth

Sculptural Art Deco Revival Sofa Asymmetrical Silhouette on Brass Plinth

By Munna Design Studio

Located in NEW YORK, NY

This three-seater sofa is defined by a sculptural, continuous form that prioritizes curvature

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Upholstery

Geisha Sofa
Geisha Sofa

Geisha Sofa

$11,700 / item

Geisha Sofa

By Koket, Koeke

Located in Manassas, VA

from the KOKET Textiles collection Feet: Polished Brass (High Gloss Finish) Pillows: Silky Velvet 421

Category

2010s Portuguese Sofas

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Beijinho Single Sofa, Boucle, Brass, Handmade by Greenapple
Mid-Century Modern Beijinho Single Sofa, Boucle, Brass, Handmade by Greenapple

Mid-Century Modern Beijinho Single Sofa, Boucle, Brass, Handmade by Greenapple

By Rute Martins, Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

sofa is upholstered in pearl bouclé. Its base and arms details are in brushed brass with a matte

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

21st Century Mr. Jones Sofa, 100% Cotton Velvet and Natural Oak, by Duistt
21st Century Mr. Jones Sofa, 100% Cotton Velvet and Natural Oak, by Duistt

21st Century Mr. Jones Sofa, 100% Cotton Velvet and Natural Oak, by Duistt

By Duistt

Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT

available. Handmade in Portugal. Shown in 100% Cotton Velvet and Natural Oak, Brass/Bronze. Custom sizes

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Mia Sofa
Mia Sofa

Mia Sofa

$16,300 / item

Mia Sofa

By Koket

Located in Manassas, VA

The soft lines and curves of the Mia sofa give her the gentle yet mesmerizing radiance of a

Category

2010s Portuguese Sofas

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

21st Century Mr. Jones Sofa, 100% Cotton Velvet and Natural Oak, by Duistt
21st Century Mr. Jones Sofa, 100% Cotton Velvet and Natural Oak, by Duistt

21st Century Mr. Jones Sofa, 100% Cotton Velvet and Natural Oak, by Duistt

By Duistt

Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT

available. Handmade in Portugal. Shown in 100% Cotton Velvet and Natural Oak, Brass/Bronze. Custom sizes

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Reptilia Sofa
Reptilia Sofa

Reptilia Sofa

$26,950 / item

Reptilia Sofa

By Koket

Located in Manassas, VA

Revisit your animal fetish with this bold reptilian inspired sofa. Glorious lux black velvet

Category

2010s Portuguese Sofas

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Gulman Sofa with Sleek Curved Silhouette And Brushed Brass Base
Contemporary Gulman Sofa with Sleek Curved Silhouette And Brushed Brass Base

Contemporary Gulman Sofa with Sleek Curved Silhouette And Brushed Brass Base

Located in Freamunde, PT

Gulman sofa the ultimate expression of luxury and comfort, designed to make a bold yet inviting

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel

Italian Sofa Versailles Style
Italian Sofa Versailles Style

Italian Sofa Versailles Style

Located in Cantù, IT

Sofa made in Italy with the finest prices, brass and velvet. it was created taking inspiration from

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas

Materials

Brass

Italian White Sofa
Italian White Sofa

Italian White Sofa

Located in Cantù, IT

Sofa made in Italy with side decorations. Legno intagliato dorato Rivestito in stufato prestigioso

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas

Materials

Brass

Besame Metal Base Sofa
Besame Metal Base Sofa

Besame Metal Base Sofa

By Koket

Located in Manassas, VA

curves will have you lusting for a moment of passion. Be embraced by this fully upholstered sofa that

Category

2010s Portuguese Sofas

Materials

Brass

Mandy Curved Sofa
Mandy Curved Sofa

Mandy Curved Sofa

$29,100 / item

Mandy Curved Sofa

By Koket

Located in Manassas, VA

This fluid and unusual sofa transcend design and jewelry. Conceived from a cuff bracelet, the Mandy

Category

2010s Portuguese Sofas

Materials

Brass

Caprichosa Metal Base Sofa
Caprichosa Metal Base Sofa

Caprichosa Metal Base Sofa

By Koket

Located in Manassas, VA

on dainty brass feet. Materials & Finsihes As Shown: Upholstery: Lux Velvet Deep Black 0968

Category

2010s Portuguese Sofas

Materials

Brass

Lovely Metal Base Sofa
Lovely Metal Base Sofa

Lovely Metal Base Sofa

By Koket

Located in Manassas, VA

Lean back and be held by the soft fabric arms of the Lovely sofa. Her curves softly unfold like a

Category

2010s Portuguese Sofas

Materials

Brass

Afonso Sofa, Royal Stranger
Afonso Sofa, Royal Stranger

Afonso Sofa, Royal Stranger

By Royal Stranger

Located in Geneve, CH

Afonso sofa, Royal Stranger Dimensions: 102 x 220 x 84 cm Materials: Velvet, walnut wood and

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Air Sofa, by ATRA
Air Sofa, by ATRA

Air Sofa, by ATRA

$18,300 / item

Air Sofa, by ATRA

By Alexander Andersson Diaz, ATRA

Located in New York, NY

[ ] Velvet [ ] Boucle [ ] Mohair [ ] Alpaca [ ] Woven [ ] Teddy METAL BASE DETAILING [ ] Brass Plated

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Geisha Curve Sofa
Geisha Curve Sofa

Geisha Curve Sofa

$15,100 / item

Geisha Curve Sofa

By Koket

Located in Manassas, VA

Designed to perform in a matter that indulges the eyes, the Geisha's curves grace a room with the extravagance and poise of a Kyoto Geisha. Her fully upholstered curved body rests on...

Category

2010s Portuguese Sofas

Materials

Brass

1960s Vintage Sofa - Reupholstered
1960s Vintage Sofa - Reupholstered

1960s Vintage Sofa - Reupholstered

Located in Chicago, IL

this two toned velvet and added custom brass feet. Absolutely darling with good scale (95”W 36”D 31”H)

Category

Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Brass

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Velvet Couch Brass For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of velvet couch brass available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, metal and brass, every item from our selection of velvet couch brass was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a choice in our collection of velvet couch brass, we have 221 options in-stock, while there are 139 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the object in our assortment of velvet couch brass you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An option in this array of velvet couch brass, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made piece of velvet couch brass over the years, but those crafted by Troy Smith Studio, Gigi Radice and Marco Zanuso are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Velvet Couch Brass?

Prices for a piece of velvet couch brass start at $1,250 and top out at $80,010 with the average selling for $7,108.

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 Velvet Couch Brass
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Vacuum the velvet regularly. If a spill occurs, blot it immediately with a dry cloth. If the stain dries, you can blot it with a cloth dipped in a soap-and-water solution.But test this, or any other cleaning solution, on a hidden spot first to make sure it doesn’t cause damage. Once the fabric is dry, use a soft, dry brush to restore the original direction and loft of the pile.