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Mid-Century Modern Italian Damask Velvet Corner Sofa, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Original Italian corner sofa from the 1950s, the upholstery is from the time, in damask velvet, in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Vladimir Kagan, "Unicorn" Sofa, Lucite, Velvet, USA, c. 1975
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in High Point, NC
A curved velvet and lucite "Unicorn" sofa, designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Vladimir
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Lucite
Vladimir Kagan, "Unicorn" Sofa, Lucite, Velvet, USA, c. 1975
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in High Point, NC
A curved velvet and lucite "Unicorn" sofa, designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Vladimir
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Lucite
Modernist Two-Seat Sofa in Grey Cotton Velvet
Stainless
By Steelcase
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Sleek, simple and well constructed. Base is covered in gray cotton velvet. Seat backs and cushion
Category
1990s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Italian brutalist sofa solid walnut and white chenille velvet 1960s
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful brutalist three seater sofa from an anonymous Italian designer created in the 1960s. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
20th Century Italian Design Velvet Modular Sofa by Busnelli, 1970s
By Busnelli
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare Italian design modular sofa, 1970s in brown velvet. The sofa is modular and made up of four
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas
Materials
Velvet
$9,501 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Large Shell Sofa Attributed Guglielmo Ulrich 1950s Decorated Velvet Fabric
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Large Shell Sofa Guglielmo Ulrich 1950s Italy Decorated Velvet Fabric ochres
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
$5,404 Sale Price
49% Off
Restored Vintage Mid-Century Modern Blue Velvet Curved Sofa
Located in North York, ON
Restored Vintage Mid-Century Modern blue velvet curved sofa. Masterfully restored by the artisans
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
$12,760 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Postmodern Sofa by Preview, Reupholstered in Kelly Wearstler Velvet
By Preview
Located in Miami, FL
1980s Designer Preview sofa, masterfully reupholstered to keep the visual symmetry of the bold
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
1980s Zanaboni Silk Velvet Leopard Tiger Sculptural Curved Sofa
By Zanaboni
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
sight – natural silk and luxurious velvet, the finest natural leather and expensive wood varieties, all
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Chinoiserie Sofas
Materials
Textile, Satin, Silk, Velvet
$11,250 Sale Price
50% Off
Cini Boeri "Gradual System" Sofa for Gavina, Camel Velvet, 1970
By Cini Boeri, Gavina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Cini Boeri “Gradual System” two-seater sofa for Gavina, camel velvet, Italy, 1970
Designed in 1970
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Biedermeier Walnut and Velvet Cream Color Austrian Sofa Canapes, 1820
Located in Roma, Lazio
Biedermeier two-seat sofa. Sofa all veneered in walnut wood and covered in beige color velvet and
Category
Antique 1820s Austrian Biedermeier Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Custom Upholstered Sofa By Anthony Lawrence In Lee Jofa Velvet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A dramatic and colorful Blue upholstered Hollywood Regency style Sofa with rolled arms loose
Category
20th Century Hollywood Regency Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Harvey Probber American Mid-Century Green Velvet Round Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century large round sofa with a low curved partial backrest and emerald green velvet
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Brass
Modular Sofa Attributed to Adriano Piazzesi Original 1970s Brown Velvet
By Adriano Piazzesi
Located in Palermo, PA
Modular Sofa Attributed to Adriano Piazzesi in Original 1970s Brown Velvet fabric.
This striking
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Marco Zanuso "Regent" Sofa for Arflex, Sage Green Velvet, 1960
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Marco Zanuso "Regent" Sofa for Arflex, sage green velvet, Italy, 1960.
In the realm of luxury
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Postmodern French Sofa in Stainless Steel and Burgundy Velvet Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, stainless steel, velvet, France, late 1960s
This sofa grabs attention with its modern
Category
Vintage 1960s French Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Large 4 seater semi circular wingback sofa in lush orange velvet
Located in London, GB
An exceptional large 4 seater semi circular wingback sofa newly upholstered in lush coral orange
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Vintage Sofa by Drexel Heritage, Postmodern, 80s, Velvet, Hollywood Regency
By Drexel
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Vintage Sofa by Drexel Heritage, Postmodern, 80s, Velvet, Hollywood Regency, Couch, Mid Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Vintage Stickley Cherry Wood Sofa, Pale Blue Textured Velvet Upholstery
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
character.
The sofa has been re-upholstered in a high-quality, textured pale blue velvet featuring a subtle
Category
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Cherry
French Napoleon III Style Curved Sofa in Floral Jacquard Velvet
Located in Astoria, NY
An exquisite French mid-20th century curved sofa in the style of Napoleon III, sourced in Provence
Category
Mid-20th Century French Napoleon III Sofas
Materials
Jacquard, Velvet, Hardwood
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa, Directional, in Chinoiserie Tiger Velvet
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
This Vladimir Kagan Cloud sofa is divine! This is not just any sofa; it's a fantastical journey
Category
1990s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Midcentury Modern Rare Carl Malmsten Velvet "Samsas" Sofa Sweden, 1960s
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
. The sofa has a rare fabric in shifting red/pink velvet.
It’s in good vintage condition.
Dimensions
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Birch
Mid-Century Modern Italian Modular Sofa, Original Brown Velvet, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian Modular sofa, original brown Velvet, 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Italian 50
s Sofa In Red Velvet Attributed To Rava
By Carlo Enrico Rava
Located in London, GB
This elegant, sculptural, scalloped design sofa gives beauty and charm in any room in your house
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Brass
$4,386 Sale Price
20% Off
2 Seater Sofa From Hikor Pisek In Velvet, Czechoslovakia 1980s
Located in Zohor, SK
burgundy velvet. The velvet is in a very good condition as the sofa was always used with covers over it, so
Category
Vintage 1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
$791 Sale Price
55% Off
Antique Biedermeier Sofa Made of Velvet Fabric and Carved Wood
Located in Milano, IT
Impressive Biedermeier sofa of Northern European origin from the early 1900s. The majestic sofa
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Walnut
$9,026 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Mid-Century Sofa Bed in Textured Black Velvet, Italy, 1950
Located in Madrid, ES
.
The sofa is upholstered in textured black velvet with a large-scale houndstooth pattern, which
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Vladimir Kagan, Directional, Mid-Century Modern, Serpentine Cloud Sofa, Velvet
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Manhasset, NY
Vladimir Kagan, Directional, Mid-Century Modern, Curved Cloud Sofa, Beige Velvet, Lucite, USA
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Lucite
Mid-Century Smoked Sapphire Velvet Sculptural Supported Sofa by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-Century Modernist sofa, upholstered in luxurious smoked sapphire blue velvet and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
1950s Gigi Radice Style Mid-Century Modern Wisteria Velvet Italian Sofa
By Gigi Radice
Located in Aci Castello, IT
materials and form to take center stage.
The sofa is designed for comfort, with plush velvet upholstery and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Adriano Piazzesi Sofa in Blue Marine Velvet and Chrome Frame
By Adriano Piazzesi
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
This exquisite modular sofa set by Adriano Piazzesi combines comfort, sophistication, and iconic
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Andre Arbus Style Robert Couturier Peach Velvet Post Modern Sofa
By Robert Couturier
Located in Sharon, CT
Custom made by Robert Couturier, peach velvet with classic ionic volute referenced arm treatments
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Johannes Spalt
Constanze
Convertible Daybed Sofa Wittmann, Beige Velvet, 1970
By Wittmann, Johannes Spalt
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A freestanding sofa model 'Constanze' / 'Constance' with chnromed or nickeled steel and a velvet in
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Italian Designer Sofa in New Green Velvet and Brass Tipps, 1950s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Designer Sofa in New Green Velvet and Brass Tipps, 1950s
Magnificent Italian mid-century
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet four Seater Curved Sofa, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Curved four-seater sofa, Italian design, solid wood structure and legs, original vintage chenille
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chenille, Velvet, Beech
Sofa in Hardwood
Loose Cushions in Blue Velvet, Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
This one-of-a-kind four seat sofa with no arms was designed by Joaquim Tenreiro and manufactured by
Category
20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Hardwood
Modular "Patate" sofa in black corduroy velvet by Airborne, France 1970s
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
This is a seven-piece modular “Patate” sofa, made by Airborne in France in the 1970s. Each element
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
COR Trio Sectional Sofa in Chocolate Brown Velvet 1972 NEW UPHOLSTERY
By COR, Team Form AG
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Vintage COR Trio Sofa in new Dark Chocolate Brown Velvet.
The velvet can be brushed to give it a
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Velvet
Gianfranco Frattini Azure Velvet Sesann Three-Seater Sofa for Cassina, 1972
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Vicenza, IT
Sesann three-seater sofa, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Large COR Trio Sectional Sofa, Germany / Switzerland 1972 NEW VELVET UPHOLSTERY
By Team Form AG, COR
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Vintage COR Trio Sofa in new Dark Chocolate Brown Velvet.
The velvet can easily be brushed to give
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Velvet
Mid-Century Italian Two-Seater Sofa, Restored in Pierre Frey Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Frey’s Chroma Toffee mohair velvet, the sofa radiates depth and warmth, with a subtle sheen that
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Brazilian Modern Sofa in Hardwood
Pink Velvet, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
This unique and sizable four-seater "Rectangular" sofa, designed by Joaquim Tenreiro and produced
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Hardwood
Antique French Louis XVI SeatAntique French Sofa, Maison Pierre Frey Velvet
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique French Louis XVI style sofa corbeille.
Two removable cushions, with a fabric of the famous
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Two Serpentine Sofas, Reupholstered in Dusty Rose Pink Velvet, 1970s
Located in Dallas, TX
velvet. Put glamour in the spotlight by using these sofas as the focal point of your living room
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Velvet
Ligne Roset Kashima 3-Seater Sofa in Velvet by Michel Ducaroy
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Toronto, CA
, while grid-like tufting adds gentle structure. In beige velvet, it feels both elevated and inviting
Category
Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Foam
1980s Directional Five-Piece Chrome Frame Modular Sofa in Élitis Cotton Velvet
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in Miami, FL
A stunning 1980s five-piece modular designer sofa by Directional, newly restored from the inside
Category
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Gianfranco Frattini Ocher Velvet Sesann Three-Seater Sofa for Cassina, 1972
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Vicenza, IT
Sesann three-seater sofa, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Carlo Scarpa "Cornaro" Three-seater Sofa in Velvet, Italy, 1970
s
By Carlo Scarpa, Simon Gavina Editions
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Carlo Scarpa "Cornaro" Sofa in Original Mohair Velvet for Simon, Italy, 1970's.
Rare early
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Guillerme
Chambron Sofa
Denis
in Solid Oak and Red Pink Velvet
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, sofa model 'Denis', velvet, oak, France, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Oak
1960s Sculptural Curved Velvet Crescent Tufted Sofa Set, 3 Pieces
By Milo Baughman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
serves crisp clean lines, while the vibrant yellow performance velvet brings you a soft surface you’ll
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
English Victorian-Style Gold Velvet Damask Button Tufted and Fringed Sofa
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian-style sofa with a rounded button tufted back and scrolled arms, upholstered in a
Category
20th Century Unknown Victorian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Upholstery
Vintage Velvet Brown / Green Modular Sofa, 3-elements
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This modular sofa was made in Germany in the 1970s. It features three elements covered in brown
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Marzio Cecchi Custom Floating Five Seater Sofa in Mustard Yellow Velvet
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
One of one custom piece. Museum piece
This extraordinary Marzio Cecchi sofa and lounge chair set
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Collectible Anfibio Sofa Bed, black velvet lounge chair, Italian Space Age
By Giovannetti, Alessandro Becchi
Located in Milano, IT
derive from a widespread diffusion - as is the case for, say, the Camaleonda sofa or the Arco floor lamp
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sofas
Materials
Velvet
$5,092 Sale Price
20% Off
Gianfranco Frattini Brown Velvet Sesann Three-Seater Sofa for Cassina, 1972
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Vicenza, IT
Sesann three-seater sofa, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Gajanan Upadhyay, Sofa, Rattan, Teak, Velvet, NID, India, c. 1964
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of rare and possibly unique sofa. Produced for the Ford Foundation, New Dehli, India. Design
Category
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Teak
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Used Velvet Sofas For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of used velvet sofas for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct used velvet sofas — often made from fabric, velvet and wood — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of used velvet sofas available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco used velvet sofas are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made used velvet sofas over the years, but those made by Mario Bellini, Milo Baughman and Cassina are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Used Velvet Sofas?
Used velvet sofas can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $6,182, while the lowest priced sells for $483 and the highest can go for as much as $175,000.
Finding the Right Sofas for You
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus.
The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.
In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness.
Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.
With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.
Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.
Questions About Used Velvet Sofas
- Was velvet used in the 1970s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Yes, 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 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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