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Angular Vintage Velvet Sofa by Gio Ponti with Certificate
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
Eccentric vintage grey corner sofa designed by the great Gio Ponti in the 1950s, of fine Italian
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Sofa

Materials

Velvet

Late 20th Century Vintage Donghia Velvet Sofa
By Donghia
Located in west palm beach, FL
Introduce luxurious comfort to your living space with this Vintage Boho Donghia Velvet Sofa. This
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Late 20th Century American Vintage Velvet Sofa

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage 20th Century Modern Velvet Serpentine Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We are happily offering this Lovely Vintage Velvet Serpentine Sofa with curved metal bases. the
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Sofa

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Velvet

Vintage Recamier Sofa Upholstered in Clarence House Velvet
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage recamier sofa upholstered in Clarence House blue and white velvet geometric fabric. The
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20th Century Vintage Velvet Sofa

Materials

Velvet

Vintage Red Velvet Sofa From Denmark, Circa 1950
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Red Velvet Sofa From Denmark, Circa 1950. Original upholstery with very light use and wear.
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1950s European Vintage Velvet Sofa

Materials

Velvet

Vintage Thayer Coggin Directional Black Velvet Sectional Sofa
By Thayer Coggin
Located in North York, ON
Vintage Thayer Coggin directional black velvet sectional sofa. Masterfully restored by the artisans
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Sofa

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Vintage Henredon Hollywood Regency Sage Green Velvet Sofa 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Hollywood Regency Sage Green Velvet Sofa with Striped Piping 20thC Measures - 28"H x 86.5"W x 33.5"D
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20th Century Hollywood Regency Vintage Velvet Sofa

Materials

Upholstery

Green velvet vintage element sofa made in the 1970s
Located in Breda, NB
Green velvet vintage element sofa made in the 1970s. Dimensions: Width: 236 cm Depth: 89 cm
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Sofa

Materials

Velvet

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
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1960s Vintage Velvet Sofa

Materials

Velvet, Wood

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
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Velvet Sofa

Materials

Mohair, Velvet, Beech

Large green velvet vintage element sofa made in the 1970s
Located in Breda, NB
Large green velvet vintage element sofa made in the 1970s. Dimensions: Width: 387 cm Backrest
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Sofa

Materials

Velvet

Vintage MCM Bruno Munari Style Curved Sofa in Mohair Velvet - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Bruno Munari Style Curved Sofa Newly Upholstered in Mohair Velvet - Pair
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Velvet Sofa

Materials

Mohair

Italian Design Vintage Velvet Modular Curved Sofa, 1970s, 5 modules
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare Italian design modular curved sofa, 1970s in velvet with in particular brown color tending
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1970s Italian Vintage Velvet Sofa

Materials

Velvet

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
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Sofa

Materials

Brass

Vintage Modern Italian Moroso NewTone Drop Left Sofa Reupholstered in Velvet
By Massimo Iosa Ghini, Moroso
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Modern Italian Moroso NewTone Drop Left Sofa Reupholstered in Velvet This is a stunning
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Velvet Sofa

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Memphis-Style Beige Velvet Upholstered Cloud and Lightning Bench / Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Memphis-style (1980s) beige textured velvet upholstered bench / sofa with a circular tiered
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20th Century Modern Vintage Velvet Sofa

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

Rare Set of Vintage Sofas by Gianfranco Frattini in Purple Velvet
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Milano, IT
Wonderful set of sofas designed by Gianfranco Frattini in the 50's, of fine Italian manufacture
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Sofa

Materials

Iron

Vintage Beige Velvet Modular Sectional Sofa By Laauser 7 elements, Germany 1970s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This vintage modular sectional sofa was manufactured by Laauser in Germany around the 1970s. The
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Sofa

Materials

Velvet

Vintage 20th Century Modern Serpentine Curved Velvet Sofa in Navy Blue Color
Located in Zagreb, HR
Exceptionally well crafted vintage curved sculptural sofa upholstered in original navy blue velvet
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Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Sofa

Materials

Metal

Pair of Matching Vintage Mid Century Modern Loveseat Sofas Cut Velvet Blue Genoa
By Dunbar Furniture, Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Custom Order Matching Vintage Mid Century Modern Loveseat Sofas Cut Velvet Blue Genoa NICE!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Sofa

Materials

Velvet

Mid-century vintage Italian blue velvet sofa in the manner of Gio Ponti
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid-century modern style Italian plush blue velvet sofa. The sofa is newly upholstered
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Sofa

Materials

Upholstery

Vintage Togo Sofa Set in Cognan Brown Velvet by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Vintage Togo sofa set, designed by Michel Ducaroy in the 1970s and manufactured by Ligne Roset in
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1970s French Vintage Velvet Sofa

Materials

Fabric

Milo Baughman Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet Sectional Sofa in Green Primavera 1970s
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Milo Baughman
Located in Troy, MI
Vintage Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet Sectional Sofa in Green Primavera 1970s Custom Milo Baughman
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Sofa

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Velvet, Walnut

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
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Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Velvet Sofa

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Velvet, Wood

Midcentury Red Velvet Sofa, 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
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Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Velvet Sofa

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Velvet, Wood

Camaleonda Sectional Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Piacenza, Italy
modules. Original deep orange velvet in very good vintage condition. Italy, 1970s
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Sofa

Materials

Velvet

Velvet lounge sofa by De Pas D’Urbino Lomazzi for Dall’Oca
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Fantastic and very comfortable Italian velvet sofa in a perfect vintage condition. .Designed by De
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Sofa

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Velvet

Magnificent Directional Even Arm Sofa Jack Lenor Larsen Mid Century Modern
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Directional
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent Directional even arm sofa with Jack Lenor Larsen cut velvet fabric. This sofa is in
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Sofa

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Vintage curved sofa At Cost Price
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Vintage sofa entirely restored and reupholstered with a red velvet. Brass feet. Italy, 1970s.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Sofa

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage curved sofa At Cost Price
Vintage curved sofa At Cost Price
H 28.35 in W 96.07 in D 32.29 in
Pair of Easy Chairs in Ash Legs with Velvet Mohair by Flemming Lassen, 1940's
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
: 41 cm Condition: Good vintage condition, with signs of usage and patina Matching sofa available
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Velvet Sofa

Materials

Ash, Velvet

Sofa in Ash Legs with Original Velvet Mohair Fabric by Flemming Lassen, 1940's
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa in Ash Legs with Original Velvet Mohair Fabric by Flemming Lassen, 1940's Additional
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Velvet Sofa

Materials

Ash, Velvet

Vintage modular sofa At Cost Price
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Vintage modular sofa entirely restored and reupholstered with a red velvet fabric by Pierre Frey
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Sofa

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage modular sofa At Cost Price
Vintage modular sofa At Cost Price
H 29.53 in W 118.12 in D 33.47 in
Scandinavian Modern Curved 2-seater 'Banana' Sofa in Velvet 1960s
Located in Meer, VAN
Scandinavian Modern Curved 2-seater 'Banana' Sofa in Velvet, Europe, 1960s. This curved 2-seater
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Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Velvet Sofa

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Maralunga 675 Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Dronten, NL
Maralunga 2-seater sofa designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, Italy, in distinctive grey and
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Velvet Sofa

Materials

Velvet

Mid century modern 70s italian modular sofa
Located in Palermo, PA
Step into the vibrant world of 1970s Italy with this stunning modular sofa, a true gem of mid
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Sofa

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Metal

Mid century modern 70s italian modular sofa
Mid century modern 70s italian modular sofa
H 31.5 in W 102.37 in D 72.84 in
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Sofa, 1950s
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern sofa By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Sofa

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Mid-Century Post Modern Parsons Red Velvet 2 Seat Sofa loveseat
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Post Modern 3 seat Parsons sofa designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Beautiful
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Sofa

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

Vintage MCM Munari Style Sofa Newly Upholstered in Italian Mohair - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Munari Style Curved Sofa on Brushed Brass Legs Newly Upholstered in
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Sofa

Materials

Brass

MCM Chrome Flat Bar Sofa & Lounge Chair w/ Newly Upholstered- 2 piece
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chicago, IL
Decorate your modern space cohesively with vintage Adrian Pearsall sofa set. We have newly reupholstered
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Sofa

Materials

Chrome

Paradise Sofa with Orange Fabric Upholstery by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmqvist
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Madrid, ES
has a peachy orange color velvet upholstery and is in a good vintage condition.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Velvet Sofa

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Italian Mid-Century Sofa 3-Seat in Grey-Blue Velvet, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
it has been completely reupholstered with a gorgeous grey-blue velvet. It’s very well designed sofa
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Sofa

Materials

Brass, Iron

Vintage 1980's Danish 3 Seater Sofa
Located in Basildon, London
The Vintage 1980s Danish 3 Seater Sofa is a standout piece, blending retro aesthetics with
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Sofa

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Velvet, Wood

Vintage 1980's Danish 3 Seater Sofa
Vintage 1980's Danish 3 Seater Sofa
H 31.5 in W 74.81 in D 35.83 in
Mid Century Italian Curvy Sofa in Style of Gio Ponti with New Epingle Upholstery
By Gio Ponti
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this vintage Italian Gio Ponti style sofa dates from the 1950s. We found this sofa
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Sofa

Materials

Brass

Glamorous Selig Jack Lenor Larsen Style Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Glamorous Selig sofa with Jack Lenor Larsen style cut velvet fabric. The original fabric is in
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Sofa

Materials

Upholstery

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. It’s in good vintage condition. Dimensions
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Sofa

Materials

Velvet, Birch

Mario Bellini B&B Italia 'Camaleonda' Modular Sofa in Original Red Velvet 1973
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Almelo, NL
Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 'Camaleonda' Modular Sofa in original red velvet corduroy upholstery
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Sofa

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

5.7x7 Ft One of a Kind Vintage Floral Design Velvet Wall Hanging, Red Bed Cover
Located in Brunswick, ME
A vintage velvet wall hanging or bed cover from Uzbekistan, circa 1980. This wall hanging is in
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Late 20th Century Uzbek Bohemian Vintage Velvet Sofa

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Mid Century Velvet Green Tufted High Back Sofa
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Blurring the lines between mid-century modern and Victorian styles, this high-back sofa is a
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Sofa

Materials

Velvet, Teak

Sesann 2 seater by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina 1970ties
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
This vintage sesann sofa designed by Gianfranco Frattini has been reulpholstered with a high
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Sofa

Materials

Chrome

Three Seater Sofa in Velvet with Rosewood by Lennart Bender, 1970’s
By Lennart Bender
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Three Seater Sofa in Velvet with Newly Reupholstered in Velvet Fabric by Lennart Bender, 1970’s
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Velvet Sofa

Materials

Rosewood, Velvet

Rare Vintage Model 2010-S Walnut Sofa by Adrian Pearsall
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Rare vintage "Cloud" sofa designed by architect and furniture designer Adrian Pearsall for Craft
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Sofa

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

PAIR OF GEORGE SMiTH SOMERVILLE CHESTERFIELD MOHAIR VELVET SOFAS
By George Smith
Located in GB
George Smith Somerville Mohair Velvet Chesterfield tufted sofas RRP £30,130 Please note the delivery fee
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20th Century English Chesterfield Vintage Velvet Sofa

Materials

Velvet, Hardwood

Fantastic Milo Baughman style Rosewood Case Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic Milo Baughman style rosewood case sofa. We just love the original textured gold velvet
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Sofa

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

Massive 1970's Velvet Sectional Sofa Seating Group by Aven Rich
By De Sede, Florence Knoll, Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Chattanooga, TN
need to reupholster this vintage gem. Comfort level on this sofa is 9.5 out of 10 (in our opinion
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1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Velvet Sofa

Materials

Velvet

Pair of 1980's Designer Sofas by Baker Furniture
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Las Vegas, NV
cylindrical frames in gloss black with brass cuff details and gorgeous burnout velvet upholstery. Sofas are
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Vintage Velvet Sofa

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Long 2-Piece Vintage Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Attributed
By Edward Wormley, Directional
Located in Miami, FL
Long 2-Piece Vintage Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Attributed Offered for sale is a
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Sofa

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Velvet, Wood

D120 Pink Velvet Sofa Valeria Borsani and Alfredo Bonetti for Tecno
By Valeria Borsani & Alfredo Bonetti, Tecno
Located in Milano, IT
. Originally built to last, the sofa maintains its vintage charm with its strong, period-authentic structure
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Sofa

Materials

Steel

Modular Space Age Vintage Blue Velvet Lounge Chair Rhombos Wittmann 1970 Austria
By Wittmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage modular element or sofa or lounge chair model Rhombos from stitched velvet fabric
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Late 20th Century Space Age Vintage Velvet Sofa

Materials

Fabric

Team Form AG Trio sofa for COR - Germany, 1973
By COR
Located in London, GB
, outlined in signature double seams, are designed to feel voluminous yet human in proportion. This vintage
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1970s German Vintage Velvet Sofa

Materials

Mohair

Team Form AG Trio sofa for COR - Germany, 1973
Team Form AG Trio sofa for COR - Germany, 1973
H 24.02 in W 96.46 in D 36.23 in
1970s Sistema 61 Giancarlo Piretti Castelli Italian Design Orange Modular Sofa
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Brescia, IT
velvet Black plastic base Upholstery original vintage (some stains on the velvet) Polyurethane foam in
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Sofa

Materials

Velvet

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Vintage Velvet Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage velvet sofa for your home. Each vintage velvet sofa for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, velvet and wood. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer vintage velvet sofa, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage velvet sofa, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made vintage velvet sofa has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Baker Furniture Company, Federico Munari and Jack Lenor Larsen are consistently popular.

How Much is a Vintage Velvet Sofa?

The average selling price for a vintage velvet sofa at 1stDibs is $3,200, while they’re typically $583 on the low end and $16,595 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Vintage Velvet Sofa
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Yes, velvet was used in the 1970s. Fashion designers used the fabric to produce dresses, bell bottoms, flowy kimonos and other pieces. Furniture makers often used it as the upholstery on sofas and armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of pieces from the 1970s.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Whether velvet is high-maintenance is a matter of opinion. To keep velvet upholstery clean, vacuum it regularly using a hose attachment. Soak up stains with absorbent cloths as soon as they happen and then treat stains with a product labeled as safe for velvet. Generally, synthetic velvet is more stain-resistant than pure cotton or silk velvet. Shop a range of velvet furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Deciding on whether you want a velvet sofa is a matter of preference, but it can be a very good choice. Velvet is a symbol of wealth and is very soft and comfortable. It’s also quite durable, which is often unexpected from such a luxe feeling fabric. The flat pile makes it impossible to snag and it resists stains. Shop a collection of velvet furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    To tell if a sofa is vintage, first look for labels and stamps on the frame, the back or the cushions. Using trusted online resources, you can determine who produced your sofa via these markings, and from there, you can conduct research to learn when the company was active and making pieces similar to yours. To be classified as vintage, a sofa must be between 20 and 99 years old. More recently crafted pieces are contemporary, while older sofas are antique. If you're unable to find any markings or would like an expert opinion, work with a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a range of vintage sofas.

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