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Material: Velvet
Pair of Bengt Ruda Model 90 Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs in Wine Velvet
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Bengt Ruda Model 90 Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs in Wine Velvet Elevate your interior with this exquisite pair of Bengt Ruda Model 90 lounge chairs, designed for ESA Möb...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Teak

19th Century Walnut Inlaid Glass Display Table with Red Velvet Interior
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This refined 19th-century French display table is a rare example of understated elegance and fine craftsmanship. Made of walnut with delicate inla...
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19th Century French Antique Velvet Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Glass, Walnut

Custom Made Platform Bed w Integrated Storage and Two Bedside Tables
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This double bed with a closed base is a commanding centerpiece for any bedroom, its firm lines revealing an architectural language. The continuous base and well-proportioned volumes ...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Velvet, Lacquer

Modern Green Velvet Decorative Pillow by MOGUL
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Transform your home with the timeless elegance of this exquisite green velvet pillows. Drenched in a lush emerald hue, these pillows radiate sophistication, while the plush velvet fa...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Velvet

Lem 3 Seat Sofa in Upholstery, by Francesco Beghetto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is three-seated Lem sofa, upholstered in the listed fabrics. Please note that this product does not include the Lem Ottoman. Francesco Beghetto graduated in Industrial Desi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Upholstery

DOOQ Organic Marlon Daybed I, Red Kvadrat by P. Franceschini, w=150
Located in Lisbon, PT
When pure geometry meets soft curves, something sculptural and sensual comes out. A Fine dialogue between oversized legs and clean lines takes place in this piece upholstered in moha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Bouclé, Velvet

Modern Two Seat Sofa Wooden Curved Back Ironwood Polished Brass Gold Finish
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The curved Lazy Day Two-Seat Sofa is part of a seating collection that includes armchairs and sofas for three people. This piece is entirely made in Portugal and artisanally by the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Steel, Brass, Cut Steel

Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Velvet, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beige velvet and wood lounge chairs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Seat height: 15” All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additio...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Velvet Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Federico Munari Velvet Rounded Meridienne Sofa, 1960s
Located in Paris, IDF
The rounded, sloped back gives this piece a jolt of Italian midcentury glamour. Designed by Federico Munari in Italy in the 1960s, the sofa seems t...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Furniture

Materials

Velvet

19th Century Austrian Pair of Antique Biedermeier Ebonized Wood Side Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 19th Century, antique Austrian pair of Biedermeier side chairs made of hand crafted polished ebonized wood, in good condition. The detailed dining room chairs have a slightl...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Velvet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Ebony

Rare 1st Edition Naoto Fukasawa Office Desk Chairs for Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Hard to find 1st edition office desk chair created by Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa. It’s called the Saiba Chair for Herman Miller and manufactured by Geiger International. Saiba ...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Velvet Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Clarence House Cut Velvet & Mihair Down Filled Pillow
By Clarence House
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Clarence house cut velvet & mihair down filled pillow Priced each. Additional information: Materials: Feather, Velvet Color: Black Brand: C...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Velvet

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.   
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Velvet Furniture

Materials

Brass

Delft Blue Hand-Painted Ginger Jar Table Lamp with Red Velvet Shade
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Exquisitely handcrafted by Amitābha Studio in Amsterdam, Wilhelmina is a one-of-a-kind table lamp made from a rare, hand-painted vintage Regina Delft Blue ginger jar, produced in the...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Hollywood Regency Velvet Furniture

Materials

Brass

Babe Armchair: A Contemporary Mid-Century Icon with Haute Couture Upholstery
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This armchair holds the graciousness of modern mid-century design, with irresistible contemporary appeal. The haute couture upholstery and detailed seams, lacquered legs and outline ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Metal

Hand-Tailored Designer Dining Chair in Water Repellent Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Sculptural and fashionable, this chair draws inspiration from miniskirts and the style icons of the 1960’s. The fine low backrest and long legs are a tribute to its influences, and a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

GEMMA II Brick & Dry Green Velvet Deluxe Decorative Cushion
Located in Viseu, PT
Inspired by the allure of crystals, gems and precious stones, these cushions embody elegance and subtle luxury: polished beauty with a quiet, powerful presence. A talisman for the ho...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Florence Knoll Sofa in Patterned Dedar Jacquard Velvet, De Coene, Belgium, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
A rare three-seat sofa designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International and produced by De Coene in the late 1950s. From 1954 onwards, the renowned Belgian manufacturer De Coene pr...
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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Furniture

Materials

Steel

Gio Ponti "807 Distex" Lounge Chairs for Cassina, Velvet, 1953, Set of 2
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gio Ponti "807 Distex" lounge chairs for Cassina, camel and brown velvet, Italy, 1953, set of 2 Designed in 1953 and presented at the X Triennale di Milano in 1954, the 807 “Distex”...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Furniture

Materials

Velvet

Cisco Brothers English Country Textile Curved Down Castors Sofas, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
This rare special order collection is statement piece which is also extremely comfortable and packed with personality! Just look at the curves on this beauty! Stunning plush overstuf...
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2010s American Other Velvet Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Silk, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Pair of Mid Century Beige Tiger Dedar Chairs, Fameg Factory, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Comfortable chair produced in the late 1960s by the Furniture Factory "Fameg" in Radomsko. Quite rare piece due to the shape of the backrest. The seat is covered with high quality...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Textile, Velvet, Beech

Postmodern Dedar Jacquard Velvet Madonna Stool Wood Made in Portugal by Malabar
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Madonna stool is part of New Malabar's collection, Future Classics. Always curious about new scientific discoveries, the atom becomes one of Salvador Dalí favorite subjects of refle...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Velvet Furniture

Materials

Marble

Danish Wingback Lounge Chair in Moss Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wingback chair, velvet, beech, Denmark, 1940s Meet the ultimate comfort piece: this large, generously shaped wingback armchair in a warm moss green colored velvet. This lovely loung...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Velvet Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Carlo Scarpa 'Cornaro' Sofa in Original Mohair Velvet for Simon, 1973
Located in Sittard, LI
Vintage Cornaro Sofa by Carlo Scarpa, Italy, 1973 Designed by renowned Italian architect Carlo Scarpa in 1973, the Cornaro sofa is a striking example of his unique fusion of moderni...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Furniture

Materials

Leather, Velvet, Wood

French Vintage Mirrored Hanging Wall Shelf
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French vintage 20th century mirror-back hanging wall shelf in Louis XVI style gold gilt frame. The arched top of the mirror is crowned with a floral garland, transitioning into a lay...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Velvet Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Glass, Mirror, Wood

Modern Mons Nightstands Bedside Table Onyx Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mons Bedside Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Mons bedside table offers a timeless design for your living area. Mons is a wooden b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Brass

French Chaise Longue with New Upholstery in Striae Velvet, circa 1930s
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Gorgeous 1930s French chaise longue with a puristic design and a lovely curved shape and mounted on ball feet. The piece has been newly upholstery in a beige stria velvet. A very com...
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Early 20th Century French Velvet Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Carl Malmsten Vintage Samspel Sofa in Mohair Velvet 1950s
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten - Samspel Sofa, 1956 Malmsten's iconic curved sofa was designed in 1956 and produced by Swedish cabinetmakers AB Record in Bollnas. It is considered one the finest exa...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Velvet Furniture

Materials

Mohair, Velvet, Beech

Siouxsie Lampshade with Fringing - Small (14")
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: 14" Frame Height: 6" Fringe Length: 6" 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

Materials

Satin, Velvet

Dalí. BABY SUMO. Limited Edition Artist Monograph.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hardcover, 14.5 x 19.7 in., 438 pages; with gilt edges, fold outs, gold foil embossing on title and chapter pages, plus 40 page booklet with catalog of illustrations, 8.7 x 11.4 in.;...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Velvet Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Paper

A Victorian Armchair, England, circa 1850s
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Elegant Victorian armchair dating from the 1850s, crafted in a style that blends both Victorian and Louis influences. The chair feature beautifully turned front legs with original wo...
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1850s British Antique Velvet Furniture

Materials

Velvet

Mid-Century Modern Twins Day Bed, Beige Fabric, Handmade by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins Day Bed, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Twins daybed and its matching curved sofa share the same genes, yet each maintains a distinct identity, forming a pair defined by perfect asymmetry. With sculptural curves and sumptuous upholstery, the Twins daybed embodies both contemporary elegance and refined artistry, creating a lounging experience of unparalleled comfort. A favorite among designers, it stands as the ideal centerpiece for today’s most sophisticated interiors. The Twins chaise...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Wood, Bouclé, Velvet, Leather, Fabric, Mohair, Linen, Oak, Walnut

Siouxsie Lampshade with Fringing - Large (18")
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: 18" Frame Height: 10.5" 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

Materials

Satin, Velvet

Cataract Chair II by Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
Cataract II a side/filler chair made in solid ashwood by bending wood. Three of the legs have been made using the wood-bending technique to adopt an abstract natural wave-like design...
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2010s Organic Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Ash, Bentwood

Double Arch Dining Chair, Velvet, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Located in Arches National Park in Utah, USA, Double Arch is a grand natural formation which results from an underground sandstone pocket where water and wind erosion gradually sculp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Velvet

Handcrafted Velvet Dining Chair in Retro Silhouette
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This dining chair is elegant, mysterious and charismatic. Its bold retro lines and soft seat make it an effortless head turner. Upholstery: Velvet Legs: Ava...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Spanish Colonial Revival Small High & Narrow Back Chair Red Velvet Style Witco
Located in Topeka, KS
Outstanding vintage Spanish Colonial Revival or Mediterranean style small narrow high back chair comprised of dark stained wood with red velvet ...
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1970s Unknown Spanish Colonial Vintage Velvet Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Wood

George Smith Damask Down Velvet Castors Armchairs & Ottoman, Set of 3
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The beautiful rare collection is statement piece which is also extremely comfortable and packed with personality! We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, signature armchairs...
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1990s English Other Velvet Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Velvet, Wood, Down

Mid-Century Dressing Chair in Oak & Red Velvet, By a Danish Cabinetmaker, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
A charming dressing chair from the 1950s, made in Denmark. The silhouette is light and feminine, with gentle legs in oak and a curved backrest that wraps softly around the seat. The...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Gio Ponti walnut and velvet pair of lounge chairs by Casa e Giardino, Italy 1936
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A rare pair of armchairs with walnut frame and powder pink velvet upholstery, Design by Gio Ponti, "Casa e Giardino" Catalogue, Italian production. Presented at the VI Triennale di M...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

"Verlaine" Left and Right Sensuous Sofa by Lievore Altherr for Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Verlaine" is an elegant and sensuous sofa, designed by Lievore Altherr and manufactured by Driade, with a polimex and MDF structure, different densities polyurethane foams padding a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Velvet

Italian Neo-Classical Style Walnut & Gilt Bergere Chairs In Green Velvet - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of 1940s Italian carved walnut and gilt Bergere chairs newly upholstered in a green velvet. They are unmarked and in very good condition. The legs are fluted and taper...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Velvet Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Walnut, Down

Spectacular Chest of Drawers with Black Murano Glass Made in Italy Available
Located in Guazzora, IT
This stunning Italian chest of drawers is a masterpiece of mid-century modern design, crafted with meticulous attention to detail. Made of solid wood, it features beautiful black M...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair Louis XVI Style Gilt Bergeres
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of late 19th Century Italian Louis XV style oval back of bergeres upholstered in a green striated velvet.
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19th Century Louis XVI Antique Velvet Furniture

Materials

Wood, Velvet, Giltwood

Rousseau Swivel chair in Luxe Berbers/ Bouclés by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Rousseau Swivel Chair from Lemieux et Cie is a study in quiet elegance, its graceful lines and sculptural silhouette evoking the refined restraint o...
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2010s American Velvet Furniture

Materials

Velvet

Pair of Swedish Modern Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous pair of Swedish Modern Lounge chairs in the style of Otto Schulz. Round and plum shape that echos the Swedish Modern design era in...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Velvet Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Arflex Marenco 1 Arm 2-Seater Sofa by Mario Marenco, Newly Reupholstered
Located in Toronto, CA
Originally designed by Mario Marenco in 1970, the namesake sofa has reached cult status. The unique rounded design and the wide modularity still make the Marenco sofa a must of conte...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Furniture

Materials

Velvet

Contemporary Dining Chairs Upholstered in Green Velvet, Set of 8
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Eden green velvet with a very comfy and silky touch. Solid wood legs stained in dark wenge finish. Polished stainless steel caps are optional at no additional charge. The velvet is stain resistant and water repellent. Available in other wood finishes and lacquers. COM available upon request. This product is fully made in the European Union...
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2010s European Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Custom Dining Chair in Velvet and Natural Oak
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Very comfortable and sturdy, the right size and firmness with curved back for greater support. Upholstered in velvet in variety of colors as shown in the attached photos. This velv...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Finnish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Velvet, Finland, 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-painted wood and pink velvet sofa designed and produced in Finland, c. 1920s. Seat Height: 16" All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional...
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1920s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Velvet Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Italian Designer, Slipper Chairs, Iron, Velvet, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beige velvet and black-lacquered iron slipper lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 24.5"H x 23.0"W x 27.0"D Seat Height (i...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Furniture

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Hand Tufting Mushroom Wool Stool, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful and unique upholstery. The stool is prepared in hand tufting technique. Everything is hand made in Poland, Europe. We used 1...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Early 20th Century Breloque Pinfire Prostitutes Pistol by Franz Pfannl
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A wonderful hand made pinfire pistol by Franz Pfannl, housed in its original Moroccan red leather case with its arsenic velvet interior. The gun would have originally had a small nic...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Velvet Furniture

Materials

Leather, Velvet

Palma Right High Chair with Red Velvet Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
Palma right High chair with solid mahognay wood structure, upholsterd and covered with high quality red velvet fabric and mahognay wood in brow...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Velvet Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Palma Right High Chair with Red Velvet Fabric
Palma Right High Chair with Red Velvet Fabric
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Set of Eight Mid Century Green Wool Chairs, Rajmund Halas, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat is dressed in leopard, durable and ...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Iconic "Cornaro" Sofa by Carlo Scarpa for Gavina, 1973 - A Masterpiece of Italia
Located in Manzano, IT
Iconic "Cornaro" Sofa by Carlo Scarpa for Gavina, 1973 - A Masterpiece of Italian Modernist Design Designed by legendary Italian architect Carlo Scarpa in 1973, this set of two "Cor...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Velvet Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Wood

BVIZ Antique Ottoman Empire Gold Embroidery Pillow
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Recently made toss pillow from early 19th century European (likely French) raised gold metallic embroidery depicting a Neoclassical laurel wreath with little brass berries on “Wedgwo...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Velvet Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Feathers

Pair of Napoleon III Period Crimson Velvet Bergere Chairs with wheels
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite pair of Napoléon III period bergère armchairs epitomizes the elegance and craftsmanship of 19th-century French design. Dating from the late 19th century, these chairs ...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Velvet Furniture

Materials

Brass

Saint-Germain 2-Seat Sofa in Sella Touch Leather and raw Silver
Located in Milano, IT
Saint-germain sofa, available in 2 or 3-seater versions, is composed of a matte black wood panel, covered in the external part with a metal plating, with a padded border in the same ...
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2010s Italian Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair of armchairs in the style of Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2769 Pair of armchairs in the style of Gio Ponti covered in velvet. Italian manufacture 1950ca.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Velvet

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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