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Material: Velvet
1970s Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Tufted Green Velvet & Chrome Wrapped Sofa
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a statement piece by modern furniture designer Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa the 1970s. A reinvented; forward-thinking chesterfield stretches ou...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Velvet Furniture

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Chrome

Gio Ponti Art Dèco Italian Sofa from Hotel Bristol Merano, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Luxurious Art Deco sofa designed by Gio Ponti for the Hotel Bristol Merano Italia. Sofa with low armrests and a sculptural shape. Made in Italy in the early 1950s. The velvet is worn...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Furniture

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Velvet, Beech

Bibana Gold Velvet Fabric
Located in Ringmer, GB
This is our most popular design – a linoprint transformed into a flowing pattern in black and soft gold tones. The metallic element of the original print transfers well on to this ve...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Velvet Furniture

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Velvet, Polyester

Contemporary Sculptural Sofa Chaise Offered in Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Handcrafted sculptural sofa with curvy sweeping lines and plush seating. This sofa offers a unique comfortable seating experience created in a masterful Italian production process. The sofa is heavily constructed with reinforced frame and flame-retardant polyurethane foam of different densities. Upholstered in stain resistant and water repellent velvet...
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2010s Italian Modern Velvet Furniture

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Velvet, Foam, Hardwood

Roland Bolster Green Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Cushion
Located in Viseu, PT
Transform your space with a talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort. Elevate your home’s ambiance with our handcrafted cushion, designed to bring beauty, positive ...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Velvet Furniture

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Cotton, Velvet

Obsidiana Pink & Brick Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
Transform your space with a talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort. Elevate your home’s ambiance with our handcrafted cushion, designed to bring beauty, positive ...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Velvet Furniture

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Cotton, Velvet

Mario Bellini C&B 1st Edition Camaleonda Four-Piece Sofa, 1970
Located in Corby, GB
A beautiful Camaleonda set in original brown velvet. Two small armchairs, one large armchair and one pouffe make up this stunning 1st Edition set - produced in 1970 by C&B Italia bef...
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1970s Italian Vintage Velvet Furniture

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Velvet

Quartz I Brick red & Curry yellow Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Cushion
Located in Viseu, PT
A talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort. This decorative pillow is ethically produced by small family run business, handmade by skilled portuguese artisans with...
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2010s Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

BVIZ Antique Tapestry Fragment Pillow
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Antique tapestry fragment (Flemish, 17th century) depicting fruit and flora in shades of gold, green, blue, and brown - framed with antique gold metallic galon trim (or galloon) on T...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Rococo Velvet Furniture

Materials

Wool, Velvet, Feathers

French Louis XV Style Vanity Chair
Located in Houston, TX
French Louis XV Style Vanity Chair. This lovely antique French Louis XV style chair was created as a vanity chair or dressing table chair however it would work perfectly in a living ...
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1920s French Louis XV Vintage Velvet Furniture

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Velvet, Wood

Large Scalloped Sofa in Pink Velvet, Customizable
Located in Greenwich, CT
Scalloped sofa with striking form. Sits deep with ample single seats that can be customized. Shown in performance pink velvet and hemp brush fringe, stan...
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2010s American Modern Velvet Furniture

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Velvet

20th Century Mustard Yellow Dante Armchair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A beautiful, restored armchair designed by Henryk Lis. Furniture after full carpentry and upholstery renovation. The fabric, which is covered with a backrest and a seat, is a high-qu...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Velvet Furniture

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Velvet, Beech

Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, easy chair Stor/Large Adam, NK Scandinavian Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist was assigned to the Triva department at Nordiska Kompaniet to create furniture for young, modern households. She created the Paradise-collection, with its bi...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Birch

Pair of Rare Fortuny Velvet Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite pair of vintage Fortuny pillows brings timeless elegance and refined luxury to any space. Crafted from dusty rose pink velvet, the fronts feature an intricate antique ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Velvet Furniture

Materials

Silk, Velvet

1980s Zanaboni Silk Velvet Leopard Tiger Sculptural Curved Sofa
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
In 1967, in the Italian town of Honey began to operate the factory, named by the founder Vittorio Zanaboni "Zanaboni Salotti Classici, Classic furniture by Zanaboni". So far this bra...
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1980s Italian Chinoiserie Vintage Velvet Furniture

Materials

Textile, Satin, Silk, Velvet

A pair of Scandinavian Modern Classic "Emma" - lounge chairs by Stockmann OY
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of lounge chair, model "Emma 169". The Emma lounge chairs are true Scandinavian Modern classics. Made in different variations through out the 20th Century by different makers...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Velvet Furniture

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Fabric, Velvet, Beech

Modern Laurence Dining Chairs, Leather, Velvet Jacquard, Handmade by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Laurence Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Laurence leather dining chair is an artistic tribute to the essence of femininity in con...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Velvet Furniture

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Leather, Velvet, Wood, Mohair, Bouclé, Jacquard, Linen

Paul McCobb for Directional 314 Model High Back Lounge Chair in Grey Velvet
Located in Culver City, CA
Available right now we have this absolutely gorgeous Paul McCobb for Directional, model 314 wingback lounge chair. This lounge chair is stunning-- very large in scale, and clad in fine cotton velvet that has a slight sheen. This gorgeous wingback was designed in the 1950's by Paul McCobb for Directional furniture, which is known for its high quality manufacturing. Many famed designers such as Milo Baughman, Paul Evans and even Vladimir Kagan have designed for Directional furniture, as it's truly a furniture dynasty producer of legacy furniture...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Furniture

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Velvet, Walnut

Performance Velvet Metal Faux Bamboo Lounge Chairs, A Pair
Located in Round Top, TX
Elegant pair of metal-framed faux finished tubular aluminum lounge chairs made to look like bamboo, but far more structurally stable and long-lasting. Excellent condition with the exception of one bend to one frame and insignificant/unseen bends to seat cushion supports. New cushions were custom created for these vintage chair frames...
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Mid-20th Century Honduran Campaign Velvet Furniture

Materials

Metal

Jean-Michel Franck Straw Marquetry Box, 1930
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful Jean-Michel Frank straw marquetry decorative box from the 1930s. Carved from beech wood fully covered by straw marquetry with radiating patterns. It has been fully restored, with slight traces on the marquetry remaining, and the yellow velvet fabric inside that was pretty damaged has been replaced by a black velvet fabric. The box is unsigned, but really similar in size and pattern to Jean-Michel Frank boxes...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Velvet Furniture

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Velvet, Straw, Beech

Aldo Tura Dining Set, Goatskin Parchment Table with 6 Velvet Chairs, Italy 1950s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Rare Aldo Tura goatskin parchment dining set with six chairs and table with inserted wine cooler, Italy, 1950s. Every piece is in goatskin parchment. The upholstery is from the fine...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Furniture

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Goatskin, Velvet

Dark Grey Velvet Bourne, Round Sofa
Located in Stamford, CT
A stunning dark grey velvet four section custom made bourne. The base is hexagonal in shape with a luxurious inverted pleated flat valance. Four shaped and curved back supports creat...
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Late 20th Century American Napoleon III Velvet Furniture

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Velvet, Wood

Elegant Pair of French Art Deco Club Armchairs, 1935, New Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant pair of French Art Deco Club Armchairs crafted in France in the 1930s. Very refined lines and sophisticated proportions that could remind us the work of French decorator Jacq...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Velvet Furniture

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Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Velvet 'Dress-Up' Sectional Sofa Designed by Rodolfo Dordoni for Cassina
Located in Dallas, TX
Three-piece velvet Cassina Sectional sofa designed by Rudolfo Dordoni. Upholstered in a high-grade deep wine-colored velvet. Purchased new but never installed. Can be reconfigured to...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Velvet Furniture

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Velvet

2oth C. A Pair of Custom Upholstered Armchairs in Scottish Wool Plaid and Velvet
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 20th c. USA, a pair wingback armchairs, newly upholstered in a dark Scottish wool plaid fabric, which adds a touch of sophistication and a masculine feel. The plaid pattern is s...
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1970s American American Classical Vintage Velvet Furniture

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Wool, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Circa 1860 Napoleon III French Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1860 Napoleon III cabinet bookcase, French. Outset columns flank double glazed doors enclosing velvet lined shelves - 3 levels for books, accessories, etc. Burl walnut & ebony ...
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Velvet Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of 20th Century Leopard Velvet Vintage Stools, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. High-quality printed velvet - soft and very pleasant to the touch, vivid and natural colors - a beautiful, original pattern! The stools c...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Le Jeune Upholstery Shaker 3-Seat Sofa Showroom Model
Located in Miami, FL
Le Jeune Upholstery Shaker 3 Seat Sofa Showroom Model Offered for sale is a SHAKER S9.923 generous 3-seat sofa showroom model. The Shaker sofa is a modern boxed arm sofa with medium...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Velvet Furniture

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Velvet, Foam, Walnut, Down, Feathers

Custom Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Feet
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustard mohair...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Oak, Mohair, Velvet

1960s, Danish 3-seater "Banan" sofa, original cherry-red furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 3 seater "Banan" sofa. Cherry-red furniture velour, brass springs in the seat, beech wood legs. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains. Manufactured by Dani...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Velvet Furniture

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Velvet, Beech

Mid Century JAR Chair, Hand Tufting Green and Yellow Wool, Europe, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair designed in 1960s by Prof. Rajmund Halas. It is jar type model. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed and painted...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Velvet Furniture

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Velvet, Beech

1940's French Sculptural Frame Cherry-wood Settee
Located in New York, NY
Amazing 1940's sculptural frame French cherry-wood settee with Italian velvet upholstery, fully restored and re-upholstered in Italian velvet upholstery, with minor wear and patina d...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Velvet Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Cherry

Eastern Nights, Contemporary Printed Velvet and Natural Strew Pouf by Vito Nesta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
I pouf Grand Tour by Vito Nesta sono un complemento d'arredo unico, eclettico emblema del Made in Italy. Ogni pouf è composto da una parte superiore morbida, in velluto stampato in p...
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2010s Italian Velvet Furniture

Materials

Velvet

Vladimir Kagan, Directional, Mid-Century Modern, Serpentine Cloud Sofa, Velvet
Located in Manhasset, NY
Vladimir Kagan, Directional, Mid-Century Modern, Curved Cloud Sofa, Beige Velvet, Lucite, USA, 1980s The Cloud Sofa, designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Directional in the 19...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Furniture

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Velvet, Lucite

Unique Pair of Bonacina Rattan and Velvet Lounge Chairs, Italy 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Pair of Unique Bespoke Bonacina Rattan and Velvet Lounge Chairs, Italy 1960s The pair were made on request for a client and never put into production.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Furniture

Materials

Metal

Knoll Era Sofa in Emerald Green Performance Velvet
Located in Wilton, CT
This 1960s Knoll Era sofa in stunning Emerald Green Performance Velvet is rich in color and texture. With a broad, geometric structure, the sofa is ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Furniture

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Velvet, Walnut

Mid Century Radomsko B-3300 Armchair, Dedar Babelia Jacquard, 1960s, Europe
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Radomsko B-3300 armchair, circa 1955. They are super-comfortable armchairs made in the 1960s. The armchairs made of bentwood. Produced and designed in Poland, Europe. Very unique,...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Velvet Furniture

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Velvet, Beech

DAISY Rose pink- Set of 2 Cotton Velvet Handmade Round Pillows
Located in Viseu, PT
Transform your space with a talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort. Inspired by the simple beauty and power of a flower, DAISY is more than just a cushion... it'...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Louis XV period armchair, 18th century circa 1760
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
A fine Louis XV period lacquered wood so-called a la Reine armchair covered with a yellow-orange embossed velvet. 18th century circa 1760.
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Early 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Velvet Furniture

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Velvet, Wood

Maxalto Amoenus Soft Chairs by Antonio Citterio, Set of Two
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the Maxalto Amoenus Soft Chairs, a set of two luxurious pieces that will elevate any living space. Crafted with precision and attention to detail, these chairs feature a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Steel

1970s Sistema 61 Giancarlo Piretti Castelli Italian Design Orange Modular Sofa
Located in Brescia, IT
"Sistema 41" Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli 1974 Iconic Modular sofa 8 elements in orange velvet Black plastic base Upholstery original vintage (some stains on the velvet)...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Furniture

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Velvet

Pair Paul Follot Art Deco Gilt Bergeres
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of gilded Paul Follot French Art Deco bergére chairs newly upholstered in a striated ecru velvet. Four available, sold in pairs. $14,800.00 pair.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Velvet Furniture

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Velvet, Wood

Stools in Mid-Century Italian Gold Brass Gold Velvet 1950s Gio Ponti Style
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of beautiful Italian 1950s stools with a sober and classy elegant style attributed to Gio Ponti.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair Of Tulip Base Swivel Chairs By Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of blue upholstered swivel chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. The chairs with button tufted seat and backrest, armless form with swivel motion and all resting u...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Metal

Set of Ten Shell Dining Chairs, Turquoise Wool, by Vintola Studio, Europe.
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile club seats. They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style. They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs. Chair was designed by Vint...
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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Bouclé, Velvet, Beech

Modern Chair Gropius CS1 in Velvet Fabric by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
New Noom furniture collection is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Bauhaus School in Germany. Ideas of functionalism and conciseness, the combination of craft...
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2010s Ukrainian Modern Velvet Furniture

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Fabric, Velvet

New Mohair Upholstery Sofa Bed Model 470 By Hans Bellman, Wilkhahn, Germany 1964
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This sofa/daybed was designed by Hans Bellmann for Wilkhahn, Germany in the 1960s The sofa comes in a beautiful solid Teak wood frame and has been completely restored with new foam ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Furniture

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Mohair, Velvet, Teak

Siouxsie Lampshade with Fringing - Extra Large (22")
Located in Ringmer, GB
Siouxsie, named after the legend Siouxsie Sioux, is our punky print with a distinct rebellious streak. It was created by layering two of Anna’s designs up together (Pearl and Giraffe) and comes together in dark shades of petrol with highlights of gold, pink and yellow. Anna Hayman lampshades create a fantastic centrepiece to a room and work as well on a lamp base as they do as pendants, especially now we are able to offer gold linings. Treat yourself to a beautiful piece of artistry, all made in the UK. Every piece is handmade to order and takes 5-7 weeks to be made and delivered. A piece for your interior to treasure and delight in, these emit a soft glow which lights up a room so beautifully. The Duchess satin lets more light through than the velvet, as does the white lining rather than the gold. You can use a higher wattage/lumen strength bulb if you’d like the heavier velvet fabric. The dimensions are below – please bear in mind fringe colour/length is able to be altered easily as is the braid trim. Do email us for alternative options. Frame Diameter: 22" Frame Height: 12" Fringe Length: 8" Flex and fitting are not included. The attachment for your lamp or pendant fitting is included – choice of lamp or hanging pendant attachment...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Velvet Furniture

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Satin, Velvet

Lidded Alabaster Stash or 420 Box on Brass Paw Feet with Red Lined Interior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful Alabaster box, with a closure trimmed in brass and lined in red velvet. The brass paw feet give the hinged box a nice place to rest. A compliment to any valet or dres...
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Velvet Furniture

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Alabaster, Brass

Ostergaard Steen Plastic White Desk Chairs, 1970
Located in Rome, IT
Chair "Cantilever 290": solid cast plastic structure. May sometimes have a yellow or orange color cushion on the seat. Published by "Cado" in 1970. Published on: La cote du Design 1950. 1960. 1970. Activities: Own Design offices in Denmark, respectively England, Germany and France. Main activities – Furniture design – Industrial Design – Professional product development. Designer and inventor of worlds first chair injection moulded in one piece. Developer and designer of the first Action Recliner...
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1870s Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Velvet Furniture

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Velvet, Plastic

Modern Laurence Dining Chairs, Pink Velvet, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Laurence Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Laurence dining chair is an artistic tribute to the essence of femininity in contemporar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Velvet Furniture

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Linen, Bouclé, Mohair, Leather, Velvet, Wood

Yo-Yo Stool by Jean Royère
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Yo-Yo Stool by Jean Royère France, CIRCA 1955. Jacques Lacoste & Patrick Seguin (2013) “Jean Royère” p. 56.
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Velvet Furniture

Materials

Iron

French Louis XVI Velvet Loveseat
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI style cream painted loveseat with bow knot carved back crest and velvet upholstered seat and back Antique condition. Shows wear and tear
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Velvet Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Nubola 238 Velvet Sofa in Blush-Navy by Gaetano Pesce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An elegant sofa, combining a solid seat with a soft backrest in polyurethane foam, moulded like puffs of a cloud. Available in three variants: two-seater, three-seater and single arm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Velvet Furniture

Materials

Velvet

Velvet Upholstered Bench with Sculptural Brass Legs by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Velvet Furniture

Materials

Brass

Exotic Playful Oversized Pillow with Elephant Camel Printed Cotton & Pink Velvet
Located in Greenwich, CT
Playful printed cotton featuring elephant, camel, lion and emu. Lush berry velvet flange and medium pink silky velvet back. Made with invisible zipper and custom down/feather insert....
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2010s American Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Down, Feathers

Boborelax Chair Cini Boeri For Arflex Red Velvet, Italy, circa 1955
Located in Vienna, AT
Boborelax lounge chair, designed by Cini Boeri, Italy circa 1965 Measures: 33.85" x 21.5" x 28.74" - seat height is circa 16.5". Very stylish chaise-lounge Boborelax upholstered in alcantara faux leather fabric, which resembles suede leather but is more durable and resilient. It has been designed by Cini Boeri and is a modern take on traditional seating...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Furniture

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Sculptural Lounge Chairs in Teal Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, velvet, beech, Europe, 1960s The shape of the armchairs are distinctly organic, marked by a sense of fluid continuity in the curves of the armrests and backre...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Furniture

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Velvet, Beech

Billy Baldwin Style Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs in Tiger Velvet
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Sexy 1970s Hollywood Regency Billy Baldwin style slipper chairs newly professionally reupholstered in supple black tiger velvet with shimmering copper stripes. High Fashion lux vibe....
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Velvet Furniture

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Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

ISA Bergamo Italian Midcentury Armchairs Velvet Gold Old, 1950s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
ISA Bergamo Italian midcentury armchairs velvet gold old, 1950s.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Furniture

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Brass

Antique, New and Vintage Velvet Furniture

Velvet in all of its iterations — including crushed, flocked, devoré and brocade — is luxurious and supremely swaddle-worthy, always beckoning us to just reach out and touch its fuzzy nap. It’s true — vintage velvet sofas and couches, loveseats, bedroom furniture and other velvet pieces have always been in style.

First appearing in China during the Qin dynasty (around 221 BC), velvet was subsequently produced in Iraq and Egypt. The tactile textile reached large-scale distribution in Italy from the 12th through the 18th centuries, and the European Renaissance catapulted velvet into fancy manses and boudoirs. Finally, from the 1920s through the 1990s, the material became absorbed into mainstream culture.

As far as the resurgence of velvet goes, was the fashion industry the first to revive the fabric’s popularity? Or had interior designers been championing the resplendent fabric all along? Velvet definitely made a strong return to the spotlight as the fabric du jour back in the fall of 2016 on coveted catwalks, like those of Vetements, Stella McCartney and Saint Laurent.

One could argue that once velvet hit those runways, the interior-design world took notice. But lest we trick ourselves into thinking velvet will soon be “so over,” this plushest of fabrics is a true classic in every sense. And there doesn’t seem to be an end in sight for its popularity. (Even Gucci recently unveiled a Surrealist line of home decor heavily featuring, of all things, embroidered velvet cat cushions.)

Luminous. Resilient. Luxurious. Velvet’s richness elevates even the most ordinary objects, making it the perfect fabric to pair with furniture, decorative objects and, of course, ready-to-wear clothing. Find a collection of antique, new and vintage velvet furniture on 1stDibs.

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