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Florence Knoll Sofa in Patterned Dedar Jacquard Velvet, De Coene, Belgium, 1950s
By Florence Knoll, Dedar, De Coene Frères
Located in The Hague, NL
comfortable sofa has been fully reconditioned and reupholstered in a black and brown patterned Dedar velvet
Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Sofa Wood and Velvet Rubelli and Pierre Frey Fabric
Located in Collonge-Bellerive, GE
Signature of the 1970s, this one of a kind sofa has been fully restaured. New webbings, foams
Category

20th Century Italian Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Vladimir Kagan (1927-1988) Tufted Livid Velvet Unicorn" Sofa Model U522, 1960s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Germantown, MD
A Iconic Vladimir Kagan (1927-1988) Tufted Livid Velvet Upholstered Cast Aluminum 'Unicorn' Sofa
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Gigi Radice Mid-Century Modern Midnight Blue Cotton Velvet Curved Italian Sofa
By Gigi Radice
Located in Madrid, ES
A stunning curved three-seat sofa designed by Italian designer Gigi Radice and edited by Minotti
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal, Brass

Edra Tatlin Sofa Loveseat by Mario Cananzi + Roberto Semprini, Red Velvet ITALY
By Edra, Mario Cananzi Roberto Semprini
Located in Basel, BS
Edra Loveseat Sofa in Red Velvet--This is an Incredibly spectacular Spiral / Fibonacci Shaped Sofa
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bracket Back Sofa, Blush Velvet and mahogany
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A rare variation of the bracket back sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture company of Berne
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Brazilian Modern Sofa in Grey Velvet Fiber by Jorge Zalszupin, 1973, Brazil
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
base has been refinished and the sofa has been re-upholstered in silky velvet. This futuristic
Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fiberglass, Velvet

Mario Bellini Camaleonda Modular Sofa for B&B Italia in Brown Velvet, 1972
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Vicenza, IT
Mario Bellini’s Camaleonda sofa for B&B Italia is one of the most influential works of Italian
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Gigi Radice Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Curved Sofa for Minotti, 1950s
By Minotti, Gigi Radice
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Sofa designed by Gigi Radice for Minotti. Made with solid wood structure and ivory velvet
Category

Antique 1650s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

San Siro 3 seaters sofa by Luigi Caccia Dominioni in water green velvet
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Monaco, MC
Stunning San Siro sofa designed by Luigi "Caccia" Domioni in 1967 for Azucena. 3 Seaters, L 206 x
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Modular Sofa in Emerald Green Velvet Fabric and Chrome Frame by Adriano Piazzesi
By Adriano Piazzesi
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
This is a Mid Century Modern upholstered in a rich emerald green velvet fabric. The sofa
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

1970s Attributed to George Smith Velvet Jack Larsen Style Sofa on Castors
By George Smith
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The beautiful rare sofa is statement piece which is also extremely comfortable and packed with
Category

Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Upholstery

Cini Boeri "Gradual System" Sofas for Gavina, Camel Velvet, 1970, Set of 2
By Gavina, Cini Boeri
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Cini Boeri “Gradual System” two-seater sofas for Gavina, Italy, 1970, set of 2 Designed in 1970
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Danish Modern Finn Juhl "46" Sofa, Dark Lavender Blue Velvet, Carl Brørup, 1940s
By Finn Juhl
Located in Odense, DK
sofa is upholstered in a beautiful dark blue velvet. The sofa is in very good original condition. A
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Midcentury Modern Sofa in Hardwood Grey Velvet by Joaquim Tenreiro Brazil 1960
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Available right now, this Brazilian modern sofa designed by Joaquim Tenreiro in the sixties is
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Hardwood

Modern Technical Sofà Mid-Century Italian Design Beige Velvet Tecno D70 Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Modern Technical Sofa, current and trendy, original fabric in good overall condition.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Iron

Rare Sofa by Móveis Cimo, Brazil, 1960s, Ivory Velvet
By Moveis Cimo
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Móveis Cimo / Rare Sofa Imbuia Wood, Ivory Velvet 1960s, Brazil Matching Pair of Lounge Chairs
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Mid Century Low Profile Velvet Sectional Sofa very flexible total of 10 pieces
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
Excellent reuphostery candidate good bones made in Europe Modern velvet modular sectional sofa
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Iconic, 1960s Gigi Radice Style Mid-Century Modern Brass and Velvet Italian Sofa
By Gigi Radice
Located in Catania, IT
Iconic Mid-Century Modern, Italian modern sofa in velvet in shades of light blue, in the manner of
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Italian Art Deco Two-Seat Sofa in Walnut Burl with Original Velvet, Naples, 1930
Located in Almelo, NL
Italian Art Deco Two-Seat Sofa in Walnut Burl with Original Velvet, Naples, 1930s – Museum Quality
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Brown Velvet Soriana Three Seater Sofa for Cassina, 1969
By Cassina, Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Soriana three seater sofa, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, and produced by the Italian
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century American Rust Velvet Upholstered Two Seater Fringed Sofa
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian style (Mid-20th Century) two-seat sofa upholstered in rust velvet having roll
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Sofa Settee 3-Seater Crimson Cut Velvet Italian Toni Facella Sensi Della Penna
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
An opulent, cut-velvet, three seater sofa, by Italian architect & designer Toni Facella Sensi della
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Classical Roman Sofas

Materials

Velvet

A Charles X Inlaid Wood and Black Velvet Sicilian Sofa
Located in Catania, Sicilia
from selected mahogany wood mahogany and maple inlaids. The sofa is adorned with opulent black velvet
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Sicilian Charles X Sofas

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Smoked Pewter Velvet Ebonized Walnut by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Mid Century Modern sofa was realized by the legendary Jules Leleu in France circa 1960
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Giulia Veronesi for ISA Bergamo Rare Curved Channel Back Sofa in Navy Velvet
By ISA Bergamo, Giulia Veronesi
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Giulia Veronesi for ISA Bergamo rare and sophisticated channel back curved sofa with gilt
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Sofa in Ash Legs with Original Velvet Mohair Fabric by Flemming Lassen, 1940 s
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa in Ash Legs with Original Velvet Mohair Fabric by Flemming Lassen, 1940's Additional
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Ash, Velvet

Large Howard Keith ‘Diplomat Sofa for HK Furniture in Off-White Velvet, 1970s
By Howard Keith
Located in Echt, NL
Impressive large ‘Diplomat sofa in excellent condition. Designed by Howard Keith for HK Furniture
Category

20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal, Chrome

A1950s Italian Two Seater Sofa with Brass Legs Newly Upholstered in Blue Velvet
Located in London, GB
A lovely 1950s Italian two seater. curved backed sofa with slender brass legs and newly upholstered
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Studio Simon Black Wood and Azure Velvet Two-Seater “Simone” Sofa, Italy, 1975
By Studio Simon
Located in Vicenza, IT
made of black lacquered wood. An azure velvet big seat completes the sofa. The minimal lines recall
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Velvet, Foam

Mid-Century Bovenkamp Style Sofa in Ruby Red Velvet with Organic Dark Wood Arms
By Bovenkamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century, three-seater sofa with organic carved dark wood arm rests and legs in a
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Green Velvet, 1970, Set of 6
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, green velvet, Italy, 1970, set of six
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Plastic, Velvet

Elegant Italian Design Sofa Free Standing. Printed velvet Fabric
Located in Kastrup, DK
Italian design sofa, very elegant shape. 2 loose cushions. Newly upholstered in printed velvet from
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Blue Velvet, 1970, Set of 3
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" sofa for B&B Italia, blue petrol velvet, Italy, 1970, set of three
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Blue Velvet, 1970, Set of 4
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, blue petrol velvet, Italy, 1970, set of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Blue Velvet, 1970, Set of 2
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, blue petrol velvet, Italy, 1970, set of two
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Esko Pajamies Green Velvet and Oak 3 Seat Bonanza Sofa by Asko, Finland 1960s
By Esko Pajamies
Located in Dublin 8, IE
This gorgeous three seat sofa features a solid oak frame with wide plank arms, exposed joints and
Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Danish 1930s Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat in Nude and Dark Grey Velvet
Located in Kastrup, DK
Banana sofa with curved backrest, Danish design 1930-1940. Reupholstered in two shades of cotton
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

A Large Vintage Sofa and Matching Coffee table "Cloud 7" Bretz Edition
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
shape with its small squares that compose it. Cloud 7” the velvet sofa with exceptional comfort Dive
Category

1990s German Modern Canapes

Materials

Velvet

Italian Two-Seat Sofa in Red Corduroy Velvet by Grand Hotel Duomo Milano, 1950
By Gio Ponti, Melchiorre Bega
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian two-seat sofa in red corduroy velvet by Grand Hotel Duomo Milano, 1950s Extremely rare red
Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Sofa for B&B Italia, Camel Velvet, 1971, Set of 3
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” modular sofa for B&B Italia, camel velvet, Italy, 1971, set of three
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Foam

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Sofa for B&B Italia, Camel Velvet, 1971, Set of 2
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” modular sofa for B&B Italia, camel velvet, Italy, 1971, set of two The
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Foam

Milo Baughman Button Tufted Chrome Sofa in a Crushed Velvet
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
Experience one of Milo Baughman's most glamorous and comfortable sofas clad in chrome with button
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Finnish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow velvet and wood sofa designed and produced in Finland, c. 1940s. Dimensions: 30” H x 67
Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vladimir Kagan “Serpentine” Sofa in Siena Mohair Velvet, USA, circa 1970
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa. This sculptural piece epitomizes Kagan’s signature fusion of
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair

Adrian Pearsall Wing Arm Sofa - Newly Upholstered in Kravet Couture Velvet
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Raleigh, NC
Experience mid-century modern luxury with this exceptional Adrian Pearsall wing arm sofa
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

1970s Harvey Probber Attributed Tuxedo Sofa in Purple Velvet, 2x Available
By Harvey Probber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
purchase. Their upholstery fabric is a mottled royal purple velvet material, and each sofa has three
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

1990s Preview Organic Form Sofa in New Romo 100% Cotton Velvet
By Preview
Located in Miami, FL
Preview organic form sofa has been newly reupholstered in a rich 100% cotton velvet by Romo. Its
Category

1990s American Sofas

Materials

Chenille

Hans Hopfer Dromadaire Sectional Sofa in beige mohair velvet, Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in amstelveen, NL
modular couch, reupholstered in mohair velvet, with a backrest consisting of several components with
Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Velvet

Guglielmo Ulrich Art Deco Sofa in Original Velvet Fabric, Italy 1930s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Almelo, NL
Guglielmo Ulrich Art Deco sofa in original Velvet fabric, Italy 1930s A particular three-seater
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Cherry Wood Sofa and Padded Blue Velvet attributed to Nino Zoncada
By Nino Zoncada
Located in London, GB
Italian sofa by Nino Zoncada, c.1950s, made from cherry wood and upholstered in padded blue velvet
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Cherry, Wood

Italian Mid-Century Three-Seater Sofa in Red Velvet, Italy 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This Italian sofa from the 1950s exudes timeless charm and elegance. Cloaked in rich red velvet
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Mario Bellini C&B Camaleonda modular sofa in original velvet (First Edition)
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Argelato, BO
Mario Bellini B&B Italia 'Camaleonda' modular sofa in original red velvet 1973 Listed price is per
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Mario Bellini C&B Camaleonda modular sofa in original velvet (First Edition)
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Argelato, BO
Mario Bellini B&B Italia 'Camaleonda' modular sofa in original red velvet 1973 Listed price is per
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Italian Two Seater Sofa in Green Velvet and Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Two seater sofa, velvet fabric, mahogany, Italy, 1950s An Italian sofa from the 1950s, its shape
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Jens Risom Model 2516 Sculptural Sofa Gray Velvet and walnut base
By Jens Risom
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Uncommon Jens Risom Model 2516 sofa with a curvaceous back and sculptural walnut base. The sides
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Sofa Model 830 with Light Grey Velvet, Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina, Italy, 1955
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This "830" sofa was designed by Gianfranco Frattini in the 1950s and manufactured by the Italian
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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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
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Deciding 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.