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Vintage Roche Bobois Velvet 8 Piece Modular Sofa with Loveseat
By Roche Bobois
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Super luxurious dark midnight blue velvet upholstered vintage modular serpentine sofa by Roche
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Mah Jong sofa in copper/pink velvet by Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois, France, 1970s
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in amstelveen, NL
1st edition reupholstered Mah Jong modular sofa set by Hans Hopfer, designed in 1971 for Roche
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Giorgio Montani Modular Sofa for Souplina, France 1970s
By Giorgio Montani, Souplina
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Large modular sofa by Giorgio Montani for Souplina, France 1970s. Stunning outspoken stainless
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mah Jong Modular Sectional Sofa in Gold Velvet by Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Antwerp, BE
reupholstered in golden velvet
In the 1970s Hans Hopfer created the Mah Jong lounge sofa, Roche Bobois’s most
Category
Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet
French Art Deco Sofa in the Manner of Paul Follot
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Deco sofa with carved in giltwood frame. The curved back joined to base by reeded
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Giltwood
Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Velvet Covered Sofa
Category
Vintage 1940s French Sofas
Materials
Wood, Velvet
$3,950
Antique Curved French Chesterfield in Velvet
Located in Hudson, NY
An Antique Curved Chesterfield. Recently recovered in exquisite dark green velvet and featuring a
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Sofas
Materials
Velvet
French Country Distressed Leather Sofa by Paladin
Located in Lake Worth, FL
beautiful rustic French Country distressed leather and fabric sofa by Paladin Industries of North Carolina
Category
Early 2000s American Rustic Sofas
Materials
Leather, Velvet, Wood
Mah Jong sofa in linen cotton velvet by Roche Bobois, France, 1970s
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in amstelveen, NL
Huge Roche Bobois Mah Jong sofa, Hans Hopfer, linen cotton velvet.
Early edition reupholstered Mah
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Mah Jong sofa in linen cotton velvet by Roche Bobois, France, 1970s
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in amstelveen, NL
Huge Roche Bobois Mah Jong sofa, Hans Hopfer, linen cotton velvet.
Early edition reupholstered Mah
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Mah Jong sofa in linen cotton velvet by Roche Bobois, France, 1970s
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in amstelveen, NL
Huge Roche Bobois Mah Jong sofa, Hans Hopfer, linen cotton velvet.
1st edition reupholstered Mah
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Modern Sofa
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Velvet sofa, seat with cushions, upholstering Dominique Kieffer velvet, collection Gallery Glustin
Category
2010s French Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
$17,934
Vintage Velvet Settee From France, Circa 1960
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Velvet Settee From France, Circa 1960. Nice and comfortable model with original dark pink
Category
Vintage 1960s Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Rattan sofa by Maugrion for Roche Bobois, made in France, 1980s
By Roche Bobois
Located in Lyon, FR
Gorgeous rattan sofa, made in France by Maugrion "Le rotin prestige" (the prestigious rattan), for
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Rattan
Croissant Sofa by Raphael Raffel for Honore Paris in Mohair Velvet 1970s
By Maison Honoré, Raphael Raffel
Located in Paris, IDF
Rare croissant sofa by Raphaël Raffel for Maison Honoré Paris made in the mid 1970s. The sofa has
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Mohair
Vintage Sofa
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Sofa in two parts, totally restored and upholstered with charcoal grey velvet.
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
$14,252
Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Togo Loveseat Sofa, Herald Cassis Purple Velvet
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Togo Loveseat Sofa, Herald Cassis Purple Velvet. Characteristics
A
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Textile
Pumpkin Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Ligne Roset, France, 2008
By Pierre Paulin, Ligne Roset
Located in amstelveen, NL
Pumpkin 2-seater sofa designed by Pierre Paulin for Ligne Roset, France, 2008. Reupholstered in a
Category
Early 2000s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Modular ‘Player’ Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, France, 1970s
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois in the 1970s, the ‘Player’ sofa is an early example of
Category
Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Suede
3 seat Sandra Ligne Roset Sofa by Annie Hieronimus for Cinna, France, 1980s
By Cinna (Ligne Roset), Annie Hiéronimus
Located in Antwerpen, BE
. This sofa has been expertly reupholstered in luxurious beige velvet, giving it a contemporary update
Category
Vintage 1980s French Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Willy Rizzo Three-Seat Modern Sofa in Brown Strié Velvet, circa 2010s, Signed
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredibly stylish and elegant sofa is by Willy Rizzo and signed on one leg with Rizzo's
Category
2010s French Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Four-seat semicircular sofa.
Located in Madrid, ES
velvet by Gancedo. France 1950.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Henredon Schoonbeck Collection Carved Mahogany Sofa French Louis XV Style
By Henredon
Located in Dayton, OH
Henredon Schoonbeck Collection carved mahogany sofa French Louis XV style 79".
An exceptionally
Category
Late 20th Century Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
3-seats original brown corduroy sofa by Ligne Roset, made in France, 1970s
By Ligne Roset
Located in Lyon, FR
Rare 3-seats sofa from Ligne Roset, made in France in the 1970s.
Between the Kali sofa from the
Category
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Foam
Charles Ramos Sofa
By Charles Ramos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Charles Ramos three-seat sofa with gilt metal legs covered with Pierre Frey velvet.
Perfect
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
$14,252
Grand Scale French Louis XVI Genuine Gold Leaf Giltwood Sofa or Settee C 1930
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb, absolutely gorgeous VERY LONG French sofa that is a real killer. This sofa is
Category
Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage Italian Zanuso Style Sofa
Located in Austin, TX
Italian vintage sofa in the style of Zanuso, with original velvet upholstery and ebonized legs.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Aqua velvet 2-seater by Ligne Roset, made in France, 1970s
By Ligne Roset
Located in Lyon, FR
Rare compact 2-seats sofa from Ligne Roset, made in France in the 1970s.
Between the Kali sofa from
Category
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Foam
Sofa by Mobilier International 1960s
Located in MADRID, ES
Mobilier International 2-seater sofa, reupholstered in Tiger Mountain fabric in Fauve colour by
Category
Vintage 1960s French Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Padded Sofa in Sculpted Brass
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Stunning padded sofa, in sculpted brass, upholstery Rubelli blue velvet.
Created for the Gallery
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Classic Camel Back Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
Classic vintage camel back sofa, newly-upholstered in a taupe-mushroom color velvet, and finished
Category
Mid-20th Century French Sofas
Materials
Metal
$5,900
1960s Sofa by Charles Ramos
By Charles Ramos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Charles Ramos three-seat sofa with gilt metal legs covered with Pierre Frey velvet.
Perfect
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
$14,252
Louis XVI Giltwood Sofa, circa 1880
Located in Culver City, CA
Louis XVI giltwood sofa, circa 1880
Beautifully sculpted gold gilt frame in original period
Category
Antique 1880s French Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Giltwood
Sofa by Joseph Andre Motte
By Joseph-André Motte
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1950s Sofa in velvet a brass feet
Model 770
Edition Steiner
Reuphostered.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
$20,190
1970s Giorgio Montani Sofa for Souplina
By Souplina, Giorgio Montani
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Giorgio Montani "Canasta" sofa with brushed steel frame and Pierre frey velvet.
Bolt Mohair Velvet
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
$83,138 / set
Pair of Sofas, Art Deco Inspiration
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of sofas, contemporary.
Structure in wood of Macassar and line of Art Deco inspiration.
The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Macassar, Velvet
Pair of Large Circa 1880 Sofas
Located in Paris, FR
Aesthetic movement. Pair of large sofas in turned and blackened wood, decorated with balusters
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
$21,378 / set
1970s Sofa by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1970s sofa with stainless steel details by Maison Jansen
Sofas has been upholstered with "Teddy
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
$16,627
Koala Sofa by Elizabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti
By Elizabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti
Located in Salzburg, AT
Famous sofa by Garouste
Bonetti with a wavy back and bronze feet
covered with a new
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Sofas
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Salon Suite in Blue Velvet
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Vintage salon suite in blue velvet including a three-seat sofa and a pair of armchairs; cushions on
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Neorokoko Red Antique Sofa from circa 1880, After Renovation
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique sofa from the late 19th century. Furniture in very good condition, after professional
Category
Antique 1890s French Louis Philippe Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Orange " Togo" Sofa Set by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Brussels, BE
This Mid-Century Modern orange "Togo" sofa set by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, which was
Category
Vintage 1970s French Sofas
Materials
Velvet
19th c. Hotel Sectional Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
19th c. four piece Hotel Sectional Sofa upholstered in velvet with turned wooden legs on casters
Category
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Sectional Sofas
Materials
Wood, Velvet
$12,700 / set
Midcentury Togo Three-Seat Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in London, GB
A timeless three-seat sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset.
France, circa 1970s.
Original
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Gilda
Modular Sofa
Ottoman by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1972
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Gardena, CA
Rare 'Gilda' sofa and ottoman designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in brown velvet. Set
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Foam
First edition Mah Jong sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, France, 1970s
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in amstelveen, NL
1st edition reupholstered Mah Jong modular sofa set by Hans Hopfer, designed in 1971 for Roche
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet
First Edition Mah Jong Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, France, 1970s
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in amstelveen, NL
Huge 1st Edition Mah Jong modular landscape sofa set by Hans Hopfer, designed in 1971 for Roche
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet
First Edition Mah Jong Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, France, 1970s
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in amstelveen, NL
1st Edition Mah Jong modular landscape sofa set by Hans Hopfer, designed in 1971 for Roche Bobois
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet
First Edition Mah Jong Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, France, 1970s
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in amstelveen, NL
1st Edition Mah Jong modular landscape sofa set by Hans Hopfer, designed in 1971 for Roche Bobois
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Roche Bobois by Hans Hopfer Mah Jong Missoni Home Sectional Sofa, Set of 5
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer, Missoni
Located in Basildon, London
Originally designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois in 1971, the Mah Jong sofa has become a design
Category
2010s French Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Velvet
Mah Jong 10 piece sectional sofa in Kenzo Takada fabric, Roche Bobois, France
By Kenzo Takada, Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in amstelveen, NL
Mah Jong modular sofa set by Hans Hopfer, designed in 1971 for Roche Bobois and in a customized mix
Category
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Velvet
Brown corduroy modular “Potatoe” Airborne sofa
Located in Brussel, BE
Amazing brown corduroy modular “Potatoe” sofa for Airborne. Many possibilities of combinations.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Vintage Ligne Roset Togo Sofa By Michel Ducaroy
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Portlaoise, IE
An icon of design the Togo sofa was first designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in the 1970’s
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Foam
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Togo Purple 2 Seater Sofa
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Basildon, London
order aubergine purple velvet fabric.
Measurements:
Small 2 seater sofa 131 cm (W) x 70 cm (H) x
Category
Vintage 1980s French Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Ligne Roset Togo Sofa Suite by Michel Ducaroy
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in London, GB
A stylish, iconic and extremely comfortable Ligne Roset Togo sofa suite. This was originally
Category
Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Foam
$7,471 / set
Ligne Rose Classic Togo Set in Velvet by Micheal Ducaroy
By Ligne Roset
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
A Ligne Roset classic, Michel Ducaroy's Togo has been the ultimate in comfort and style for over forty years. The timeless collection features an ergonomic design with multiple densi...
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Roche Bobois Kenzo Fabric Mah Jong Sectional Sofa, Set of 15
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Basildon, London
Originally designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois in 1971, the Mah Jong sofa has become a design
Category
Vintage 1970s French Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Velvet
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French Velvet Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal French velvet sofa for your home. A French velvet sofa — often made from fabric, velvet and wood — can elevate any home. There are 165 variations of the antique or vintage French velvet sofa you’re looking for, while we also have 9 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a French velvet sofa — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A French velvet sofa made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy and Roche Bobois each produced at least one beautiful French velvet sofa that is worth considering.
How Much is a French Velvet Sofa?
Prices for a French velvet sofa can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $800 and can go as high as $85,000, while the average can fetch as much as $6,141.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About French Velvet Sofa
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Deciding on whether you want a velvet sofa is a matter of preference, but it can be a very good choice. Velvet is a symbol of wealth and is very soft and comfortable. It’s also quite durable, which is often unexpected from such a luxe feeling fabric. The flat pile makes it impossible to snag and it resists stains. Shop a collection of velvet furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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