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Material: Velvet
Antique French Needlepoint Shorthorn Ox Tapestry Pillow
Located in Dallas, TX
79144 Antique French Needlepoint Shorthorn Ox Tapestry Pillow, 02'09 x 01'09. This exquisite antique French needlepoint tapestry pillow is a remarkable piece that showcases the artis...
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Early 20th Century French Aubusson Velvet Furniture

Materials

Wool, Velvet

Pair of Midcentury Style Hairpin Benches Quick Ship
Located in New York, NY
Circa 21st century pair of Mid-Century Modern style newly made upholstered benches with satin black hairpin shaped legs and new velvet upholstered seats. Price is for the pair. Made ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Iron

Midcentury Modern Rare Carl Malmsten Velvet "Samsas" Sofa Sweden, 1960s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This midcentury icon sofa was designed by Carl Malmsten and this one was produced by O.H Sjögren. The sofa has a rare fabric in shifting red/pink velvet. It’s in good vintage conditi...
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Birch

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

Daisy II pink Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Fringed Throw Pillow
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 Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Set of Six Italian Carved Walnut Chairs 19th Century Velvet to Replace
Located in Milano, MI
Six Italian Carved Walnut Chairs from the late 1800s with seat to be renewed in green velvet. The six chairs are in good joinery condition, the walnut frame is solid and you can use...
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Late 19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Antique Velvet Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Jewelry Casket in Gilt Bronze and Beveled Glass, 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This charming antique French jewelry casket is a true little treasure in itself. Dating back to the late 19th century, this delicate box was designed with an eye for elegance and rom...
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19th Century French Antique Velvet Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Rare Antique Victorian Walnut Tufted Serpentine Parlor Corner Sofa Settee Couch
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental Victorian corner parlor sofa featuring serpentine walnut frame with S scroll carved and padded arms. Features queen anne legs and tufted upholst...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Velvet Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Art Deco Style Sofa in Velvet with Toned Piping
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Velvet

Classy Bougie Ratchet Needlepoint Throw Pillow
Located in Elkhart, IN
A charming decorative needlepoint throw pillow reading, "Classy, Bougie, Ratchet" USA, 21st Century Measures: 10"W x 4"D x 10"H. Good vintage condition.
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2010s American Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Wool, Velvet

Royal Velvet Lumbar Pillow from France
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Royal velvet pillow by Maison de Vacance. Vintage style velvet lumbar with binded edge. Metal zipper closure, and leather pull. If this item is backordered, please allow 4-6 weeks ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Velvet Furniture

Materials

Velvet

Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in HENNA (dark rust / brown) also shown in PUTTY (CREM/BEIGE TONE) Hardwood frame, no sag, HR foam, cotton, and crown cushion. (down alternative / 90/10 down / 25/75 down) available upon request for an additional fee. Hand-crafted in the USA Dark Walnut legs, and antique brass style caster wheels. (this is optional) English roll...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Velvet Furniture

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Linen, Velvet

Vladimir Kagan Zoe Sofa in Light Tan Velvet, American Leather, 2000's
Located in Culver City, CA
Vladimir Kagan didn’t just design furniture—he created seductive works of furni-art. And this Zoe Sofa? It’s no exception. Designed in the early 2000s for American Leather, this beau...
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Early 2000s Velvet Furniture

Materials

Velvet

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

Customizable Fringes Sofa By Munna In Pale Pink Cotton Velvet
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The handmade sofa draws on the signature fashion theme, ruffling the scene and inviting guests with its fun and flirtatious feel. Featuring three layers of fringes that run along the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Silk, Velvet, Wood, Trimming

Mid Century Tiger Velvet Armchair, GFM 142, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful armchair GFM-142, designed by Edmund Homa, a polish architect, designer of Industrial Design and interior architecture, professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdansk, Pol...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Beech

Custom Made Dining Chair With Curved Ergonomic Back In High Performance Suede
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Sculptural design inspired by the work of Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas. Standard finishes Fabrics: Textured Boucle Structure: Graphite Ash Metal Studs: Gold. “Minimum order of 4 ch...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Luke 3-Seater Sofa with Layered Curved Design in Velvet
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa is a time capsule of style. Taking cues from the most fashionable scarves in history, it’s subtle and layered composition create a dynamic and effortlessly stylish presence...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Obsidiana Green & 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...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Mid-Century Modern Beijinho Sofa, Chenille, Brass, Handmade by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Beijinho 4-seat sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Beijinho sofa seamlessly combines the soft texture of high-quality fabric with the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Plum Violet Velvet, Walnut Wood Heart Chair, Europe, 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

Shell Dining Chair, Turquoise Wool, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland
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

Sveva Chair in Corno Italiano with matte finish and Satin Metal, Mod. 6043D
Located in Recanati, Macerata
With its clean and distinctive curved shape, the Sveva chair is a statement of elegance and class. The overall design is accented by handcrafted tiles in C...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Velvet Furniture

Materials

Metal

Green Velvet Lounge / Easy Chair Attributed To Carl-Johan Boman Finland 1940
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Absolutely beautiful and high quality easy / lounge chair attributed to Carl-Johan Boman for Oy N. Boman AB Finland. This chair is stil in her original condition and is in good condi...
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1940s Finnish Art Nouveau Vintage Velvet Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Beech

André Arbus Dining Room Set.
Located in Paris, FR
André Arbus dining room set. Oak table in ebonized pearwood. 8 chairs and 2 armchairs with medallion backrest, conical front and saber back legs. Covered in Havana velvet. 

Table ...
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1940s French Vintage Velvet Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Ebony, Pearwood

Antique English Boxed Engraved Sheffield Fish 26 Piece Fish Serving Set
By Charles James Allen & Sidney Darwin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique English Boxed Engraved Sheffield 26-Piece Fish Serving Set Hallmarks of Charles James Allen & Sidney Darwin—Sheffield, England—1895 Exp...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Velvet Furniture

Materials

Sheffield Plate

Modular Rounded Bulky Sofa With Upholstered Footer
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This new addition to the collection of modular sofas includes six unique modules. It stands out for several reasons. Firstly, it is entirely upholstered, including the footer, ensuri...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Foam, Wood

Pair of Fortuny Textile Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These Fortuny pillows exude classic opulence with a distinctly Venetian flair. The fabric features a large-scale scrolling acanthus leaf motif in varying shades of green, ranging fro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Velvet Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

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

Josef Hoffmann “Cabinett” Lounge Chair, 1903, Blue Velvet
Located in Weesp, NL
Josef Hoffmann “Cabinett” Lounge Chair, 1903 – Produced by Wittmann Möbelwerkstätten, Austria An exceptional and iconic example of early 20th-century Viennese design, this Cabinett ...
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20th Century Austrian Bauhaus Velvet Furniture

Materials

Mohair, Velvet, Wood

Baby Gropius Chair–Sculptural Bauhaus-Inspired Fluffy edition in Faux Fur NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
The latest addition to NOOM's iconic furniture collection is the Gropius Fluffy Edition. This stunning chair combines timeless aesthetics with ultimate comfort, perfect for interior ...
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2010s Ukrainian Modern Velvet Furniture

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Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Fur, Faux Fur, Sheepskin, Linen, Velvet, Wood, Ash

Gem, Contemporary Dining Table 280 Silvered Glass Top, Pair of Velvety Legs
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
GEM contemporary dining - cocktail table Combining contemporary modern style with details inspired by our glass tradition, Sabrina Landini GEM tables reinterpret our legendary links...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Art Glass, PVC

Alcove Linear Sofa With Curved Back & Fringe Detailing In Navy Blue Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural statement piece defined by its architectural silhouette and introspective form. The Alcove Sofa embraces a bold exterior — rectangular and linear — that gently reveals a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Trimming

Custom Made Designer Sofa with A Vintage Touch
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa is a stylish and versatile piece that blends contemporary design with a vintage touch. It features a wooden base and convex edges, providing both comfort and a sleek aesthe...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Dandy King Bed Offered In Camio Textured Boucle Fabric
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Embrace the whimsical allure of the "Dandy" King Size Bed, featuring a captivating wavy headboard top that exudes charm and character. This bed isn't just furniture; it's an invitati...
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2010s American Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Magnificent Pair of Blue Sapphire Murano Glass Bedside Tables justfurnituress
Located in Guazzora, IT
These beautiful bedside tables are handmade in Italy. They have a blue Murano glass top and drawers, hand-blown by skilled craftsmen. The bedside tables are made of a sturdy birch ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Zebra Tiger Velvet Armchair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The armchair was made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska furniture factory from solid beech wood. This armchair is regarded one of the best polish armchair design from the previous age...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Twins Day Bed, DEDAR Mohair, Oak, 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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Velvet Furniture

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Leather, Fabric, Alpaca, Mohair, Linen, Velvet, Wood, Oak, Walnut

Raffaella Bio Red and Orange 3-Seater Sofa
Located in Milan, IT
This luxurious sofa is smooth to the touch and ultra-comfortable. The deep seats and soft fabric make sinking in true pleasure. Rafael's angular profile gives this revival style a mo...
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2010s Italian Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Velvet

Swedish 18th Century Louis XVI Style Painted Daybed
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A soft and inviting Swedish 18th Century daybed carved with Louis XVI style motifs. The bed frame and removable bench cushion is upholstered in a comfortable, worn velvet in a nuance...
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18th Century Swedish Louis XVI Antique Velvet Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of Federico Munari Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchairs, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful pair of armchairs designed by Federico Munari in the early 1950s. The upholstery has been redone in velvet. The sofa measures cm: W 147 x D 85 x H 87 x S 42.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Furniture

Materials

Brass

Eight Dining Chairs PONTI 940 by Gio Ponti for BBB Italia
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This elegant and timeless chair was designed by master architect Giò Ponti. It is part of the Ponti 940 collection and combines classic and modern aesthetics in a linear silhouette w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Beech

GEMMA II Red, Brick & Camel 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, hand-made by skilled portuguese artisans wit...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Mid-Century Modern Grand Pouf, Wool, Oak, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Grand Pouf, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Grand pouf is a versatile piece that combines elegance with functionality. Its curved, sculptural d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Ico Parisi Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchairs for Ariberto Colombo, 50s, Pair
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Two iconic armchairs designed by Ico Parisi. Elegant and comfortable, with original upholstery, but as you can see in the photo, it is worn and the seat padding needs replacing. Bras...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Furniture

Materials

Brass

Rafaella Red & Orange Velvet 2 Seater Sofa
Located in Milan, IT
This luxurious and generous sofa is smooth to the touch and ultra comfortable. The deep seats and soft fabric make sinking in true pleasure. Rafaella's angular profile gives this revival style a modern twist, and its plush cushions add comfort and a charming contrast. This model features a striking combination of bordeaux velvet with a trim of burnt orange velvet. Biosofa is the only producer of 100% natural and plastic-free sofas...
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2010s Italian Velvet Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Foam

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

Mid Century Leopard Velvet Chair, Walnut Wood, Rajmund Halas, Poland, 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 pl...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Italian Designer, Sizable Sofa, Brass, Velvet, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizable curved brass and pink velvet sofa designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 31” H x 113” W x 46” D Seat Height (inches): 16.25” Arm Height (...
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1940s Italian Vintage Velvet Furniture

Materials

Brass

Rare Maison Soubrier Pair of late 1920s Art Deco Armchairs in Purple Pierre Frey
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Maison Soubrier, pair of lounge chairs, reupholstered in "Bold Lily" mohair by Pierre Frey, walnut, Paris, France, late 1920s Founded in 1848, Maison Soubrier is one of Paris’s old...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Velvet Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Midcentury Purple Velvet Halfa Chair and Stool, Baumann, France, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Halfa Chair designed by Baumann in the 1970s. In the catalogue of the avant-garde collection. Made from 5 pieces of Doubs beech. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat is dressed in purple, durable and pleasant to the touch unique velvet fabric. Chair is stable and very shapely. We can prepare this chair in every color of wood and fabric also in bigger sets. Here set...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Grand Chairs, Swivel, Brass, DEDAR Wool, Handmade Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Chair Grand, Swivel, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Grand chair is a versatile piece with it's swivel base, that combines elegance with functi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

1950s French Art Deco Scalloped Back Oak Dining Chairs in Blue- Set of 6
Located in Astoria, NY
An elegant restored set of six 1950s French Art Deco dining chairs, sourced from Provence. Expertly crafted from solid oak, each chair features a petite profile with gracefully hand-...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Velvet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Velvet, Oak

Decorative Hollywood Regency Bench Gilt Iron Rope And Tassels, Italy 1950s
Located in München, BY
Decorative Hollywood Regency bench made of gilt wrought iron, Italy 1950s. Heavy gilt iron bench with a double curule-shaped frame made of stylized ropes and tassel feet. The perfor...
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1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Velvet Furniture

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

Mid Century Vintage Olive Green Heart Velvet Chair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart". The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. Chair was produced in Radomsko Woodworking Factory and we thoroughly renova...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Velvet, Beech

Mid Century Modern Style Dining Armchair with Natural Woven Cane Back
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This dining armchair boasts a stunning design, featuring a flat backrest and arms crafted from natural cane. The seat is upholstered in luxurious velvet, beautifully complemented by ...
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2010s European Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Rattan, Wood

Cubist Art Deco Armchair in Vermilion Mohair Velvet and Maple, Belgium, 1920s
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking Art Deco armchair was manufactured in Belgium in the mid 1920s. The distinct tiered and angular shape of the design is a great example of the influence of cubism in this particular era. The originality of the design and the craftsmanship of the production make this a unique piece. The chair has a rounded and curved backrest and a deep seat. The optional loose pillow adds additional seating comfort to the back. The elegant frame is executed in solid European maple wood which has been finished in a darker brown stain. The chair is upholstered in a sumptuous deep pile mohair velvet in a beautiful vermilion color. The chair is in overall good condition. The wood with minor wear consistent with age and use. The upholstery recently renewed. The seat with a single minor stain. Provenance: Yves de Smet, Gent, Belgium Literature: Paul Maenz...
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1920s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Velvet Furniture

Materials

Mohair, Velvet, Maple

Danish Art Deco Lounge Chair in Golden Yellow Velvet, 1940s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Art Deco Lounge Chair in Golden Yellow Velvet, 1940s. Beautiful, cozy and comfortable wingback lounge chair upholstered in golden yellow velour with embossed floral motifs. F...
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1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Velvet Furniture

Materials

Velvet

Early 20th Century Danish Curved Sofa
Located in Allerum, SE
Early 20th century Danish curved sofa upholstered in velvet. Most likely made by Fritz Hansen. Ca 1930s Denmark.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Velvet

Set of Six White Boucle Thonet Wood Rattan Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A set of 6 rattan and wood chairs. The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Thonet Woodworking Factory and we thoroughly renovated them. The ...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Velvet Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Beech

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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