Is velvet a good fabric for a sofa?

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.

What colors go with white sofa?

The colors that go with a white sofa can be soft, muted hues or mellow tones. Wall colors can be white, beige, soft pale, subtle yellow-gold, warm mocha brown, gray-blue, turquoise blue or sage green. Shop a range of vintage white sofas on 1stDibs today.

White Velvet Sofa

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

$5,616 / item

Organic Modern White Boucle Sofa Melancolía

Located in Almería, ES

Melancolía Sofa White Bouclé by Moanne. Melancholy is an introspective journey, and the Melancolía Sofa is its vehicle.

Category

2010s Spanish Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

$14,900 / set

$19,090 / item

Holas Banquette Custom Curves Rounded shape playroom seating blue white velvet

Located in Ridgewood, NY

The Holas banquette creates a sleek and modern seating arrangement with its beautifully sculpted waving shape. Upholstered in luxurious velvet and deeply padded for comfort, the it i...

Category

2010s American Other Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Recent Sales

Unavailable

H 29.93 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in

Bob Sofa Sectional Design Contemporary Velvet Beige White by Sergio Prieto

By Sergio Prieto

Located in Lisbon, PT

Our Bob sofa is one of the newest pieces in the collection. In addition to its modular structure, which allows us to adapt it to any space, it has an architectural and smooth shape t...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Wood

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H 34.26 in W 63.39 in D 27.96 in

Sofa Velvet Upholstery Springs Padding Vintage Italy, 1950s

Located in Milano, IT

A sofa, springs padding and velvet upholstery. Manufactured in Italy, 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Italian Sofa with Textured White Velvet and Ebonized Legs

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Sold

H 35.04 in W 70.87 in D 35.44 in

Italian Mid-Century Sofa in the Style of Cesare Lacca

By Cesare Lacca

Located in Fossano, IT

Italian Mid-Century shell shape white velvet sofa in the style of Cesare Lacca.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Midcentury White Velvet 4-Seat Italian Sofa, 1950s

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H 32.29 in W 98.43 in D 37.41 in

Midcentury White Velvet 4-Seat Italian Sofa, 1950s

Located in Savona, IT

Italian manufacture sofa produced in the 1950s. Wooden structure padded and lined with new white velvet fabric.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Mid-Century Modern White Grey Orbis Sofa by Luigi Colani, Germany, 1970s

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H 27.56 in W 30.71 in D 32.29 in

Mid-Century Modern White Grey Orbis Sofa by Luigi Colani, Germany, 1970s

By Luigi Colani

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid-Century Modern White Grey Orbis Sofa by Luigi Colani, Germany 1970s.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Plywood

Magnificent Deco Sofa with White Gold Bun Feet

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Magnificent Deco Sofa with White Gold Bun Feet

Located in Water Mill, NY

Magnificent deco sofa from the 40's newly re-upholstered in off-white silk velvet.

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern White Grey Orbis Sofa by Luigi Colani, Germany, 1970s

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H 27.56 in W 30.71 in D 32.29 in

Mid-Century Modern White Grey Orbis Sofa by Luigi Colani, Germany, 1970s

By Luigi Colani

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid-Century Modern White Grey Orbis Sofa by Luigi Colani, Germany 1970s.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Plywood

Theo Ruth Artifort Sofa Model 115 in Creamy White Velvet, the Netherlands, 1959

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H 31.5 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in

Theo Ruth Artifort Sofa Model 115 in Creamy White Velvet, the Netherlands, 1959

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Woudrichem, NL

A small and very comfortable sofa or settee Model 115 executed in a beautiful creamy white mohair, designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Holland, 1959. The sofa is recently reupholster...

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

$14,900

H 33.47 in W 70.87 in D 33.47 in

1940s Danish Sofa with Sculptural Frame in White Wool

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Sofa, reupholstered in "Gabriel" wool by Savak, stained beech, Denmark, 1940s This charming sofa, newly reupholstered in a fine woolen white fabric, is designed in the manner of Da...

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Stunning Signed Paul McCobb Long Sofa, Mid-Century Modern

$4,500

H 28 in W 97 in D 33 in

Stunning Signed Paul McCobb Long Sofa, Mid-Century Modern

By Paul McCobb

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Stunning signed Paul McCobb sofa made by Custom Craft. Great looking solid walnut legs with down filled back cushions. The upholstery is original and show some wear and fading to the...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Custom Upholstered Modern Art Deco Sofa with Curved Back and Tapered Wood Legs

$6,500 / item

H 31.75 in W 70 in D 35 in

Custom Upholstered Modern Art Deco Sofa with Curved Back and Tapered Wood Legs

Located in Greenwich, CT

This listing is for a custom-made sofa, offered as a made-to-order piece. The sofa is defined by a gently curved back that wraps subtly at the sides, creating a cohesive and balanced...

Category

2010s American Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Materials

Brass, Nickel

H 16 in Dm 22.5 in

Golden French 1960s Pendant Flush Light

Located in New York, NY

A stunning 1960s French polished solid brass round disc fixture with 16 solid glass orbs. Five-light sources which emit light downward through the glass as well as up toward the ceil...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon

$8,367 / set

H 24.01 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in Dm 13.78 in

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon

By Lemon

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...

Category

2010s Portuguese Minimalist Night Stands

Materials

Burl, Poplar

Gastone Rinaldi plywood, metal and brass daybed by Rima, Italy, 1950s

$3,025

H 20.48 in W 77.17 in D 36.62 in

Gastone Rinaldi plywood, metal and brass daybed by Rima, Italy, 1950s

By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

Wood and metal daybed with brass elements, upholstered mattress and cushions, produced by Rima, designed by Gastone Rinaldi, 1950s The headboard and footboard of this daybed, produc...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal, Brass

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White Velvet Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the white velvet sofa you’re looking for. Frequently made of fabric, upholstery and velvet, every white velvet sofa was constructed with great care. There are 10 variations of the antique or vintage white velvet sofa you’re looking for, while we also have 11 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a white velvet sofa — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right white velvet sofa, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made white velvet sofa has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Gio Pagani, Carlo Scarpa and Circu are consistently popular.

How Much is a White Velvet Sofa?

The average selling price for a white velvet sofa at 1stDibs is $4,495, while they’re typically $2,342 on the low end and $22,600 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Sofas for You

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.

Questions About White Velvet Sofa

Is velvet a good fabric for a sofa?
1 Answer
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.
What colors go with white sofa?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
The colors that go with a white sofa can be soft, muted hues or mellow tones. Wall colors can be white, beige, soft pale, subtle yellow-gold, warm mocha brown, gray-blue, turquoise blue or sage green. Shop a range of vintage white sofas on 1stDibs today.

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