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Material: Velvet
Vintage 1970s Pink Waterfall End of Bed Waterfall Bench Newly Upholstered
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage 1970s waterfall bench. this has been newly upholstered in a soft pink velvet. Dimensions: 40 L x 16.5 D x 17.5 H.
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Velvet Furniture

Materials

Velvet

Giorgio infinity Upholstered King Size Bed Pleated Quilted Velvet Headboard
Located in New York, NY
Fully upholstered King size bed in velvet as photo. With fine Pleated and Quilted details velvet headboard with base in light gold chrome stainless steel with Giorgio collection logo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Velvet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Antique Gilt Bronze and Malachite Casket by Monbro Fils Ainé
Located in London, GB
Antique gilt bronze and malachite casket by Monbro Fils Ainé French, mid 19th Century Measures: Height 68cm, width 92cm, depth 52cm This marriag...
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Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Velvet Furniture

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Malachite, Ormolu

Organic Modern Brown Velvet Accent Chair Susurro
Located in Almería, ES
Quietly powerful, the Susurro Accent Chair is designed for introspection. With a name that means “whisper” in Spanish, it lives up to its promise—soft in shape, silent in impact, and...
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2010s Spanish Organic Modern Velvet Furniture

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Chrome

Pair of Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi Midcentury Italian Chiavari Chairs, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This pair of typical Chiavari chairs was designed by Gaetano Descalzi in the city of Chiavari in Italy, where they have since been produced in various models. Made of black lacquered...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Velvet

60s, Danish Design by Fritz Hansen, Relax Lounge Chair, Original Condition
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design by Fritz Hansen. Relax lounge chair, original very good condition, no smells. Light green velour. Oak wood legs, brass spring...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Velvet Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Oak, Velvet, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of stained oak and green velvet lounge chairs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Seat height: 17.5”
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Velvet Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Opala Ivory Scalloped 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

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Mid Century Hand Tufting Dalmatian Chair, Rajmund Halas, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Cruella Set – “Stick” Chair Vintola Studio design: Ola Szewczul A chair that speaks louder than words. Inspired by the spotted coat of Dalmatians, it blends elegance with playfulne...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Antique Venetian Cut Velvet Panel 135 inches long
Located in Canterbury, GB
A magnificent panel of antique velvet Venetian and dating from circa 1900 The crimson velvet voided in a 17th century design onto an oyster cream silk ground Later professionally ...
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1890s Italian Baroque Antique Velvet Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Silk, Velvet

Vintage Regency Saffron Velvet Settee
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite vintage Louis XV-style settee embodies timeless elegance with its gracefully curved silhouette and luxurious mustard-hued velvet upholstery. The ornately carved wood f...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Velvet Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Vintage Embroidered Burmese Thai Elephant Kalaga Wall Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
78841 Vintage Embroidered Burmese Thai Elephant Kalaga Tapestry, 03'07 x 03'09. This vintage Burmese or Thai Kalaga tapestry, a traditional hand-embroidered artwork known for its int...
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Late 20th Century Uzbek Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Metallic Thread

Hand Painted Miniature Portrait of a Lady ca. late 19th C. Bronze and Bone Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A late 19th Century hand painted mature portrait in a bone and Bronze frame with velvet backing and bronze twig like stand. An impeccable piece and lovely on the desk or shelf. A w...
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19th Century European Victorian Antique Velvet Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Lemaire Bench in Berber / Bouclé by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Lemaire Bench from Lemieux et Cie is a study in architectural purity, its linear silhouette and sculpted form recalling the disciplined elegance of modernist design. With a nod t...
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2010s American Velvet Furniture

Materials

Velvet

Large Second Empire Gilt Bronze and Marquetry Display Cabinet
Located in London, GB
Large second Empire gilt bronze and marquetry display cabinet French, late 19th Century Measures: Height 271cm, width 235cm, depth 52cm ...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Velvet Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

Midcentury pair of armchairs attributed to Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova, 1960
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Elegant velvet chairs attributed to Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova. The seats are padded and covered in pink corduroy, while the stainless steel legs feature a distinctive and elega...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Furniture

Materials

Steel

Set of Eight Mid Century Heart Chairs, Pink Fandango Jacquard, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart" in amazing Pink Fandango Jacquard by Dedar. The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko W...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Danish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Velvet, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of two dark-stained wood and red velvet lounge chairs designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. “His” Dimensions: 37” H x 28.75” W x 30” D “Her” Dimensions: 32.5” x 24.75” ...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Furniture

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Velvet, Wood

GEMMA II Dry Green & Pink Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Cushion
Located in Viseu, PT
Inspired by the allure of crystals, gems, and precious stones, this luxurious velvet cushion will spark and spread beauty, positive energies, and comfort throughout your living space...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Case #1 Customizable Modern Sofa
Located in Studio City, CA
Sleek and stylized the case #1 sofa is streamlined and comfortable. Upholstered in a high-end durable pewter colored velvet. The sofa can be customized to your liking with plenty ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

C.J. Vander 994-Piece Silver Flatware Service
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pristine and immense in its breadth, this 994-piece silver set, created by the renowned C.J. Vander of London, is in a class of its own. When silver was the coinage of Great Britain, silver flatware sets became affirmations of economic prosperity and affluence. Only the most prestigious families could afford a set of twelve place settings. This complete Vander service comprised of almost 1,000 grapevine pattern pieces, with service for 60 people for a seated meal and service for 82 people for a buffet, was a monumental commission. All of the pieces are held in a remarkable seven-drawer velvet inlaid mahogany case, emphasizing the grandeur of this exceptional set. Vander created silver masterpieces using the time-honored traditions, now incredibly rare. Known for their elaborate designs and intricate engravings, Vander was one of the last remaining English flatware makers to employ the age-old method of hand forging flatware, where each piece of silver starts out as an ingot and is formed by a silversmith using a Hammer. After the pieces were forged, they would be hammered flat, polished, chased and decorated, and then polished again, all by hand. Though time-consuming, such craftsmanship ensured a product that was superior in every possible way. It was this firm's steadfast commitment to quality that made them the favorite of both royalty and nobility alike throughout Europe. Over 117 pounds of weighable silver, this 994-piece set includes: 82 table forks 82 soup spoons 82 table knives with stainless steel blades 82 dessert forks 82 dessert spoons 82 dessert/cheese knives with stainless steel blades 82 tea spoons 60 fish forks 60 fish knives 60 coffee spoons 60 pastry forks 60 grapefruit spoons 60 butter knives 37 table serving spoon...
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20th Century English Velvet Furniture

Materials

Silver

"Pyramide" Armchair by Erwan Boulloud at Cost Price
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Unique armchair in cut stainless steel upholstered with a high quality brown velvet by Dédar. Unique and signed piece by Erwan Boulloud for the Galerie Glustin. France, 2017.  
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2010s French Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid Century Low Profile Velvet Sectional Sofa
Located in Pasadena, TX
Modern velvet modular sectional sofa Stunning low profile sofa in rich gold velvet. Modular pieces that can be used apart or as a 120" sofa. ...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Velvet

Mid Century Low Profile Velvet Sectional Sofa
Mid Century Low Profile Velvet Sectional Sofa
$3,920 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Handwoven Silk Velvet Ikat Cushion - V100
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Add a touch of luxury and color to your space with our silk velvet cushions, available in an array of vibrant Ikat designs. Each cushion combines rich textures with bold patterns, br...
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2010s Turkish Other Velvet Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Silk, Velvet

DOOQ Organic Modern Armchair Havana in Solid Walnut and Beige Boucle
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Celebrating a one night affair in the Caribbean paradise, Havana armchair insinuates the pleasures of a bohemian lifestyle with its flirtatious and see through shapes, reminding us o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Rattan, Walnut

Spanish Art Nouveau Antoni Gaudi Style Pair of Carved Ashwood Side Chairs
Located in Barcelona, ES
A pair of Art Nouveau chairs made of carved ashwood and upholstered with their original floral velvet fabric. These stylish hand carved chai...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Velvet Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Kalos Armchair by Antonio Citterio in Brown Velvet
Located in London, England
Height: 88cm Width: 71cm Depth: 82cm Seat Height: 38cm Designer: Antonio Citterio Date: 1970s Materials: Regent Pecan Velvet by Yarn Collective, wood. Description: Upholstered in Regent Pecan velvet by Yarn Collective. The Kalos armchair...
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1970s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Velvet Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Wood

"Quebec 69" Postmodern Sculptural Lounge Chairs by Jaymar
Located in Dallas, TX
You won’t find another pair of these late eighties, jaw-dropping mind-blowers by Jaymar Furniture Quebec 69. Best known for, bold colors, new materials and fluid, seductive forms. St...
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1980s Canadian Post-Modern Vintage Velvet Furniture

Materials

Velvet

Set of Two 20th Century Leopard Vintage Stools, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful soft velvet leopard print upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, c...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Six Mid Century Plum Purple Velvet, Walnut Wood, Heart Chairs, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart". The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodworking Factory and we thoroughly renova...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Set of Eight Heart Chairs, Pink Orange Burgundy and Violet Velvet, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A set of 8 chairs type A5828. Colloquially called "heart". The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodworking Factory and we thoro...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Rubelita Pink and Brick Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
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, hand-made by skilled portuguese artisans wit...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Set of 7 Camaleonda Sittings Designed by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1970
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Set of modular armchairs and poufs in brown corduroy, mod. Camaleonda designed by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia in 1970. The set consists of 7 elements: - 4 armchairs ( cm 71 H x ...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Velvet Furniture

Materials

Metal

Designer Sofa Bed , Black Velvet , Timeless look , Anfibio by Alessandro Becchi
Located in Milano, IT
Convertible Sofa - Sofa Bed - Iconic Two Seater Sofa - Timeless Design - Designed in 1965, the Anfibio Sofa by Alessandro Becchi is one of the most iconic convertible sofa beds eve...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Foam

1839 Fitzmaurice West Victorian Ebony & Brass Inlays Necessaire De Voyage
Located in Germantown, MD
Exquisite antique travelling case or victorian nécessaire de voyage A work of extraordinary craftsmanship, this exquisite English vanit...
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Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Velvet Furniture

Materials

Brass

Casa Sofa in Raspberry (280cm) by Laura Gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
The Casa sofa is outfitted with large, flat armrests, lacquered wood feet, and raspberry red mohair velvet upholstery (LG.FB-18) for maximum comfort. Made with an oak structure, high...
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2010s French Art Deco Velvet Furniture

Materials

Mohair, Velvet, Lacquer

Pair of Custom Gold Metallic Appliqued Pillows by MLA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of custom petite pillows made with 19th century metallic appliques of swirling acanthus leaves on a navy velvet background. Finished with down filled inserts and hidden zipper ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Velvet Furniture

Materials

Metallic Thread

19th Pair of Louis XV Bergère Armchairs in White Velvet
Located in Miami, FL
19th pair of Louis XV bergère armchairs in white velvet Recently upholstered Really very comfortable. Seat interior measurements: Wide...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Velvet Furniture

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Velvet, Walnut

Rare 2 tier Swiss 19th century Black Forest Jewelry box hand carved Fox & bird.
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
This incredibly rare two-tier Swiss Black Forest jewelry box is fully hand-carved from a single block of wood, making it a true masterpiece. What sets this box apart is its unique de...
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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Velvet Furniture

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Velvet, Wood

Illusion Pouf Brown Velvet Upholstery by Alexandre Ligios, Organic Curves Chair
Located in New York, NY
Illusion Pouf by Alexandre Ligios Brown Velvet Upholstery 47.2" W x 35.4" D x 17.7" H “Illusion” takes on the silhouette of a coffee bean, with organic curves. Beneath its appare...
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2010s Moroccan Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Velvet

Rachele Blue Swivel Armchair with Horn Inlays
Located in Milan, IT
Precious matte horn inserts characterize this plush armchair covered in fine blue velvet (Lario cat. D) with a ribbed quilted design along the sides and back. A swivel circular woode...
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2010s Italian Velvet Furniture

Materials

Brass

Bahamas Velvet Armchair
Located in Paris, FR
Armchair Bahamas velvet with structure in solid wood. Upholstered and covered with high quality blue velvet fabric. Totally handmade piece. Also available with other fabrics on re...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Velvet Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Bahamas Velvet Armchair
Bahamas Velvet Armchair
$5,659 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Set of Four Mid-Century Pink Cotton-Velvet Heart Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A set of 4 chairs type A5828. Colloquially called "heart". The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodworking Factory and we thoro...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Leopard Print Velvet Cushion in Cotton with Double Tinsel Trim and Linen Back
Located in Madrid, ES
Leopard print velvet cushion in high quality cotton with double black tinsel trim and linen back with invisible zipper. Every item LA Studio offers is checked by our team of 10 craf...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Velvet

Pair of Armchairs Guglielmo Ulrich Attributed Green Velvet Italian Design
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Elegant and classy, ebonized cone-shaped wooden feet, great design, great beauty.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Furniture

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Velvet

Contemporary Modern Moca Chair in Zumirez Linen Fabric & Black Oak by Collector
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Contemporary Modern Moca Chair in Zumirez Linen Fabric & Black Oak by Studio Rig for Collector Studio A chair that mixes both modern and classical design approaches. Designed to hug...
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2010s Portuguese Velvet Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Oak

IRIS Dry Green Velvet Deluxe Fringed 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

Set of Six Dining Chairs "Model EVA" by Niels Kofoed, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful set of six teak side chairs, model EVA designed by Niels Kofoed and manufactured by Hornslet Møbelfabrik, Denmark. Vintage comfortable wooden dining chair...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Velvet Furniture

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Velvet, Wood

DOOQ Armchair in Soft Celadon Velvet and Polished Brass Odisseia
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Odisseia armchair embodies the aesthetic spirit of the space age, a new kind of discreet luxury and comfort inspired by a futuristic era created by new visual experiences and concept...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Brass

16th Century Embroidery Bespoke Hand Made Pillow
Located in Canterbury, GB
Beautiful Antique Pillow Hand made incorporating a Very Rare late 16th Century Embroidered Panel Italian Renaissance work , most likely Florence Exquisitely embroidery using colou...
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16th Century Italian Baroque Antique Velvet Furniture

Materials

Metallic Thread

1960s, Danish design by Kurt Østervig, 3 seater sofa, model 57, original.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design by Kurt Østervig for Rolschau Møbler. 3 seater sofa, model 57, in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Original light green furniture velour, t...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Velvet Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Teak

Mario Bellini Azure Linen Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 6
Located in Vicenza, IT
Camaleonda sofa, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in 1972. The set features six modules with backrest. High quality Italian azure linen velvet upholstery. ...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Velvet Furniture

Materials

Linen, Velvet, Foam

Gigi Radice Petite Brass Slipper Chairs 1950's Modern Italian Design
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of 1950's mid-century modern petite brass slipper chairs by Gigi Radice, fully restored and re-upholstered in Kate Spade for Kravet velvet fabric, with minor wear and ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Italian Green Velvet Armchair Ico Parisi Style, 1950s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-century Italian green velvet armchair Ico Parisi style, 1950s.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Furniture

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Velvet, Wood

1960's Mark Cross Velvet Covered Jewelry Box With Psychedelic Designs
Located in Stamford, CT
Mark Cross velvet covered jewelry box with walnut frame with Renaissance style gadrooning. With a rare and wonderful psychedelic design, this mid 20th century box is quite the collec...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Antique Luxurious Late 18th Century Royal Dog Bed with French Tapestry and Silk
Located in Doha, QA
This one of a kind magnificent Dog/Pet Bed is a true luxury item for your beloved Pet. The Bed is upholstered with 18th century French Aubusson Tapestry and antique French Silk, comp...
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Late 18th Century French Baroque Antique Velvet Furniture

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Tapestry, Silk, Velvet, Wood, Trimming

Solo Armchairs by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, Italy, 2002
Located in Antwerp, BE
Solo armchairs by Antonio Citterio in luxurious ivory white velvet for B&B Italia. Made under the esteemed B&B Italia brand, these solo armchairs redefine the concept of contemporary seating...
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Early 2000s Italian Velvet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Camaleonda Lounge Chairs by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Italy, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Camaleonda lounge chair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, a timeless icon of 1970s design. Each chair features the signature bold curves and deep tufting that define the Camaleonda sy...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Furniture

Materials

Velvet

Large Howard Keith ‘Diplomat' Sofa for HK Furniture in Off-White Velvet, 1970s
Located in Echt, NL
Impressive large ‘Diplomat sofa in excellent condition. Designed by Howard Keith for HK Furniture in the 1970s. This exceptionally large and deep ‘Diplomat’ sofa finds itself at t...
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20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Customizable Wittmann Miles Lounge Swivel Armchair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in New York, NY
Many different upholstery materials available. Soft, round, inviting, protective. Many attributes can be ascribed to the chairs, armchairs, sofas and tables in the Miles series. They add refinement to homes, hotel lounge areas, meeting corners in offices and reception areas in stores to prove the ultimate in aesthetics, comfort and finish. Long gone are the days when formal sofa...
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2010s Austrian Velvet Furniture

Materials

Leather, Fabric, 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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