From its humble beginnings as a small fabric house more than a century ago, Kravet Furniture has grown into a global leader in home furnishings, renowned for luxury textiles and works designed in styles that range from modern to American Classical.
Kravet’s story starts to take shape in 1902 when Russian tailor Samuel Kravet emigrated to the United States and began tailoring clothes for New York City’s upper crust. In 1918, Kravet, with his four sons, established S. Kravet and Sons, selling fabric and textiles to interior designers. Twenty years later, the business opened its first corporate showroom in Manhattan.
By the 1960s, the firm was renamed Kravet Fabrics, Inc. and became known for its vast assortment of fabrics, upholstery and trimmings in all colors, textures, patterns and materials. In 2019, an exhibition titled “Pattern and Process: Selections from the Kravet Archive” was held at the New York School of Interior Design, showcasing Kravet’s colossal collection of historic textiles.
While the company expanded nationally throughout the 1980s, it wasn’t until 1992 that Kravet launched its furniture division to support the company’s growing fabric business. Plush chairs, club chairs and lounge chairs paired with ottomans and poufs were designed with exceptional quality and upholstered with Kravet’s luxurious fabrics. The brand collaborated with notable American designers such as Mark Hampton and Oscar de la Renta.
From the mid-1990s through to the 2000s, Kravet acquired several international brands, including Lee Jofa and GP and J Baker, and became Kravet Inc. in 2005. That year, the firm also expanded into carpets, lighting, bedding and decorative items like bowls and baskets. In 2015, the company introduced CuratedKravet, an e-commerce site aimed at interior designers. Additionally, from 2011 to 2020, Kravet acquired more brands such as Brunschwig and Fils, Gaston y Daniela, Winfield Thybony, Andrew Martin, Clarke and Clarke, Studio G and Donghia.
Now in its fifth generation, the family-owned Kravet Inc. has showrooms throughout the United States with its high-end furniture found in collections at the Smithsonian Institution and The White House.
On 1stDibs, discover a range of vintage Kravet seating and decorative objects.
Two-Seat Satin Damask Sofa by Kravet Furniture
By Kravet Furniture
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
Experience the timeless elegance of this Kravet Furniture two-seat sofa, upholstered in a satin damask, it features a graceful camelback, classic rolled arms, and contrast welting. ...
Damask
Børge Mogensen Two Seater Sofa for Fredericia Furniture
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Freestanding two seater sofa with legs of oak. Sides, back and loose cushions upholstered with natural tanned ox-hide. Model 2208. Manufactured and marked by Fredericia Stolefabrik.
Leather, Oak
$3,110
H 29.53 in W 80.71 in D 28.75 in
1970s, Scandinavian 3-seater sofa by Arne Norell, furniture leather.
By Arne Norell
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Scandinavian design by Arne Norell. 3-seater sofa in brown furniture leather. Dark beech wood. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manufactu...
Leather, Beech
Duresta two seater sofa
By DURESTA
Located in London, GB
Lovely two seater duresta sofa Damask fabric Hardly use Mayfair london residence Cost RRP £3200 Clearance
Damask
Børge Mogensen Two Seater Sofa for Fredericia Furniture
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Børge Mogensen freestanding two seater sofa mounted on walnut legs. Sides, back and loose cushions upholstered with natural tanned leather. Manufactured by Fredericia Furniture in 1974.
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1980s Three Seater Sofa by Weiman Furniture
By Weiman Preview Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 1980s three seater sofa manufactured by Weiman Furniture. The piece has beautiful sculptural lines and retains the original fabric and Weiman Tag. Measurements: 92 inches w...
Wood, Upholstery
De Sede Two Seater Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dark chocolate brown leather two-seater sofa by De Sede (DS44). The buttery soft leather, marked by a rich patina, underscores its sumptuous yet understated appeal, ensuring it fits ...
Leather
$2,368
H 31.11 in W 64.97 in D 26.78 in
1960s, Danish design by Alfred Christensen, 2-seater sofa, furniture velour.
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christiansen
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design by Alfred Christensen. 2-seater sofa, green furniture velour, beech wood, springs in the seat. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construct...
Velvet, Beech
1960s, Danish 2-seater sofa, green furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Original green furniture velour, beech wood legs, brass springs in the seat. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manuf...
Velvet, Beech
$2,261
H 31.5 in W 71.26 in D 29.53 in
1930s, Danish 3-seater sofa, red furniture velour, furniture mesh.
Located in Tarm, 82
1930s, Danish 3-seater sofa. Original red furniture velour, handcarved ash wood, furniture mesh, brass springs in the seat. Original good condition with patina: no smells, no stains ...
Velvet, Rattan, Ash
Two-seater straw sofa by Giuseppe Pagano
By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig
Located in Milano, IT
This two-seater sofa, designed by the visionary Giuseppe Pagano during the Italian Rationalist era, embodies the principles of functionality and simplicity that defined this movement...
Straw, Wood
1970s, Danish 2-seater sofa, green furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Original green furniture velour, round beech wood legs, springs in the seat. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. ...
Velvet, Beech
Kartell Largo Two Seater Sofa
By Piero Lissoni
Located in Rochester, England
Introducing the Largo Two Seater Sofa by Kartell, a luxurious addition to any living space. Crafted with high quality materials, this sofa boasts a sleek and modern design that will ...
Steel