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Was velvet used in the 1970s?

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Was velvet used in the 1970s?
Yes, velvet was used in the 1970s. Fashion designers used the fabric to produce dresses, bell bottoms, flowy kimonos and other pieces. Furniture makers often used it as the upholstery on sofas and armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of pieces from the 1970s.
1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
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Vintage Red Velvet Sectional Sofa, 1970s
Located in Manzano, IT
Vintage Red Velvet Sectional Sofa, 1970s Make a bold statement with this stunning 1970s modular
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas

Materials

Iron

Vintage Red Velvet Sectional Sofa, 1970s
$1,426 Sale Price / item
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Vintage Boho Velvet Serpentine Sofa After Kagan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Inspired by the timeless design of Vladimir Kagan, this vintage serpentine sofa is a stunning
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Serpentine

Vintage Contemporary Post Modern Black Velvet Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Contemporary Post Modern Black Velvet Sofa If interested, please inquire about matching
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Vintage Velvet Brown / Green Modular Sofa, 3-elements
Located in Nijmegen, NL
/ green velvet fabric which is in an overall good clean vintage condition.
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Recamier Sofa Upholstered in Clarence House Velvet
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage recamier sofa upholstered in Clarence House blue and white velvet geometric fabric. The
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20th Century Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Vintage Thayer Coggin Directional Black Velvet Sectional Sofa
By Thayer Coggin
Located in North York, ON
Vintage Thayer Coggin directional black velvet sectional sofa. Masterfully restored by the artisans
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

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