$3,868Sale Price / item|20% Off
21st Century Kelly Twin Seat Cotton Velvet Made in Portugal by Ottiu
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
The interminably glamorous Grace Kelly once said “I would like to be remembered as someone who accomplished useful deeds and who was a kind and loving person”. So, to honor her and m...
Brass
Midcentury Italian Lacquer Brass Living Room Set by Romeo Rega, 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Paris, IDF
The entire set consists of a three-seat sofa, another two-seat sofa and one armchair. All newly upholstered with beautiful light grey soft velvet from Nobilis, reference Calder 10698...
Brass
$9,404Sale Price / item|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Fringes Marget Emboired Velvet Handmade in Portugal by Ottiu
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Featuring a show-stopping embroided velvet upholstery over brushed brass feet, this mid-century modern sofa is guaranteed to bring old Hollywood glamour and grandeur to your contempo...
Brass
50' sofa, Italian production
Located in Torino, IT
50's sofa Refined three-seater sofa, 1950s Italian production. Brass feet and frame covered in forest green velvet. The fabric is its original and has no defects only slight signs...
Brass
Large vintage 1950s red velvet curved sofa Italian design
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Large curved sofa with red velvet upholstery, black metal legs with gilt brass finials, Italian design, 1950s.
Metal, Brass
Lady model sofa, Marco Zanuso for Arflex Italia 50's velvet Pierre Frey
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Catania, IT
Beautiful and authentic sofa model Lady by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy 1950s. It has recently been upholstered with a fine velvet "OPERA" burnt orange/earth color produced by Mai...
Brass, Iron
Kingdom One-Seat Sofa in Velvet Fabric Aged Brass Base and Golden Nails
Located in Paris, FR
One-seat sofa kingdom upholstered and covered with red wine cotton velvet fabric with matte vintage brass base and with golded polished nails.
Brass
Rare Mid-Century Lenzi Sofa, Velvet on Metal & Brass Base, Italy
By Lenzi
Located in Paris, IDF
Bicolor red and blue original velvet on blackened metal base with brass accents.
Metal
Twins Curved Sofa by Rute Martins for Greenapple, Black Mohair Velvet and Brass
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
The Twins curved sofa by Rute Martins for Greenapple, in black mohair velvet on a plinth of brushed and burnished antique brass, matte.
Brass
Mr Jones Sofa Armchair, Velvet Siège, Black Limed oak with brass details legs
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Handmade in Portugal. ____________________ Shown in 100% Cotton Velvet and Black Limed Oak, Brass/Bronze. Please note the price is for the product upholstered with Siege Velvet fr...
Brass
Hollywood Regency Style Sofa Chaise Longue Offered in Velvet
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This chaise longue is a pure haute couture, with its sensuous feminine outline and voluptuous shape. Each exquisite curve features detailed seaming through the front to back, envelop...
Brass
$3,038Sale Price / item|30% Off
Marco Zanuso Attributed Mid-Century Modern Velvet Sofa Senior, Italy, 1950s
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Senior 2 seater sofa from the 50s, the sofa is characterized by a tapered structure with brass feet.
Brass
$3,126Sale 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. The upholstery has been redone in velvet. A pair of armchairs is also available The armchairs measure: cm W 81 x D...
Brass
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). ETRA design. Bronze, front and back feet. The structure...
Brass
Ico Parisi Curved fabric sofa with brass legs by Isa Bergamo, Italy, 1950s
By Ico Parisi, ISA Bergamo
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Curved fabric sofa with brass legs, designed by Ico Parisi, manufactured by Isa Bergamo. This sofa, designed by Ico Parisi, epitomizes the finest stylistic research of the 1950s. It...
Brass
20th Century Sofa Seating
Located in Cantù, IT
A item created by brass, white marble and a wonderful red velvet. It's a raffined confortable sofa.
Marble, Brass
Art Deco Abito Curved Sofa, Jacquard Velvet, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
For U.S. clients, we can handle all customs clearance, cover duties, and offer white-glove service as well upon request. The Abito sofa is upholstered in cipria and beige velvet. It...
Brass, Stainless Steel
$1,648Sale Price|50% Off
Gigi Radice Mid-Century Modern Italian 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 blue velvet covering and legs in brass and black lacquered metal.
Brass
$19,333Sale Price / set|15% Off
Wittmann Merwyn Armchairs, Sofa Bench and Miles Table by Sebastian Herkner STOCK
By Sebastian Herkner, Wittmann
Located in New York, NY
Collection by Sebastian Herkner Merwyn Dining Armchairs Cat E-Seat: Velvet Harald 612 Brass Satin matte pipping & Shell: Nappa flint Merwyn dining sofa 135cm (53.1") with armrests...
Marble, Brass
Modern Cambridge Single Sofa in the Style of 1930's Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Cambridge Single Seat Sofa Material Codes M102597 Green jacquard velvet with a leaf pattern ME005 Polished brass; high-gloss finish Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple Un...
Brass
Modern Cambridge Single Sofa in the Style of 1930's Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Cambridge Single Seat Sofa Material Codes ME029 Brass, Brushed, Burnished, Varnished, Dark Antique-Brass, Matte DEDAR velvet Ichi-go Ichi-e ; col. 2 DEDAR Mohair Velvet, Black Handc...
Brass, Stainless Steel
Modern Cambridge Single Sofa in the Style of 1930's Handmade by Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Cambridge Single Seat Sofa Material Codes ME029 Brass, Brushed, Burnished, Varnished, Dark Antique-Brass, Matte M105822 Velvet, Light Green Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Green...
Brass, Stainless Steel
Modern Cambridge Single Sofa in the Style of 1930's Handmade by Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Cambridge Single Seat Sofa Material Codes ME029 Brass, Brushed, Burnished, Varnished, Dark Antique-Brass, Matte M106109 Jacquard Velvet, Black-Beige Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe...
Brass, Stainless Steel
Modern Cambridge Single Sofa Set/2 in the Style of 1930's Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Saving from oblivion one of Design's Golden Eras by the desire to sparkle interest in the Collectors community in pieces that draw inspiration in known designers who have now become ...
Brass, Stainless Steel
Modern Cambridge Single Sofa Set/2 in the Style of 1930's Handmade by Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Cambridge Single Seat Sofa Material Codes ME029 Brass, Brushed, Burnished, Varnished, Dark Antique-Brass, Matte M106109 Jacquard Velvet, Black-Beige Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe...
Brass, Stainless Steel
Art Deco Abito Curved Sofa, Beige Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Art Deco Abito Curved Sofa, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Abito curved sofa was born from a custom design tailored to meet the client’s visi...
Brass, Stainless Steel
Sintra Sofa in Charcoal Gray Velvet, Brass Legs, Contemporary Style
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary / Modern "Sintra" sofa upholstered in charcoal gray velvet with four removable back cushions and a single long seat cushion, resting on tapered brass legs.
Bronze, Metal
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.
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.
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