Is velvet a good fabric for a sofa?

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.

Danish Velvet Sofa

1960s Scandinavian Couch

1940s Velvet Couch

Danish Wood Furniture

Scandinavian Wood Sofa

Velour Couch

Couch Danish Green

Vintage 1950s Danish Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Illum Wikkelso Teak & Velvet Sofa

$18,000

Illum Wikkelso Teak & Velvet Sofa

Located in New York, NY

An Illum Wikkelso teak sofa for Soren Willadsen. Model no. 50-4. A four-seat sofa with a solid teak frame raised on six tapered cylindrical legs.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Teak

Danish Modern Finn Juhl "46" Sofa, Dark Lavender Blue Velvet, Carl Brørup, 1940s

$20,105

$12,400

Early 20th Century Danish Curved Sofa

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Allerum, SE

Early 20th century Danish curved sofa upholstered in velvet. Most likely made by Fritz Hansen.

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Velvet Love Seat Sofa by Alfred Christensen c1950s

$9,497 / item

$4,386

$2,398

1970s, Danish 2-seater sofa, blue furniture velour, oak wood legs.

Located in Tarm, 82

1970s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Original blue furniture velour, oak wood legs, springs in the seat. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manufactu...

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Recent Sales

Unavailable

H 27.56 in W 84.26 in D 27.56 in

Norwegian Fredrik Kayser Blue Velvet Rosewood Four-Seat Sofa Midcentury, 1960s

By VM Mobler

Located in London, GB

A beautiful Norwegian teal blue velvet Model 965 four seater sofa designed by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Mobler, this would make a stylish addition to any living or work area. The sofa...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Rosewood

Sofa in Carved Cuban Mahogany and Alpaca Velvet by Frits Henningsen, 1930s

Unavailable

H 30.25 in W 93.25 in D 31.875 in

Sofa in Carved Cuban Mahogany and Alpaca Velvet by Frits Henningsen, 1930s

By Frits Henningsen

Located in New York, NY

Sofa in Carved Cuban Mahogany and Alpaca Velvet by Frits Henningsen, 1930s . This three-seat sofa with majestic sweeping arms and six legs is made of very finely carved Cuban mahogan...

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Alpaca, Velvet, Mahogany

Sold

Sold

H 29.53 in W 77.17 in D 35.44 in

Curved Danish Banana Sofa in Mohair Velvet

By Flemming Lassen

Located in Rotterdam, ZH

Elegantly curved sofa fabricated in Denmark, 1940s. The sofa is and slightly reshaped and reupholstered in a rich and modern mohair, which make the eccentric round puffy shapes stand...

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Teak

Danish Modern Golden Velvet Banana Sofa by Kurt Olsen, 1950s.

Sold

Sold

Sold

Sold

H 29 in W 77.5 in D 32 in

1960's Danish Bertil Fridhagen Teak Sofa In Velvet Upholstery

By Bertil Fridhagen

Located in New York, NY

1960's mid-century modern Bertil Fridhagen teak and velvet upholstery sofa, fully restored and re-upholstered in Kravet velvet with some wear to the teak due to age and use.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Teak

Elegant Danish Two-Seat Sofa in New Upholstered Velvet and Teak, circa 1950

Sold

H 30.71 in W 56.3 in D 31.89 in

Elegant Danish Two-Seat Sofa in New Upholstered Velvet and Teak, circa 1950

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Elegant Danish two-seat sofa in beautiful Emerald green velvet fabric and solid teak legs.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Teak

Danish Modern, 3-Seater Sofa in Pomeranian Pine & Velvet, By Christian IV, 1970s

Sold

$3,750

$24,500

H 28 in Dm 60 in

Harvey Probber Mid-Century Round Sofa in Emerald Green Velvet

By Harvey Probber

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century large round sofa with a low curved partial backrest and emerald green velvet upholstery with a button tufted removable seat cushion, resting on five short brass ...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal, Brass

Tor Wolfenstein, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Sweden, 1940s

$16,800

$6,800

H 26 in W 76 in D 38 in L 26 in

Flemming Lassen 1930s Danish Deco Curved Back Settee in Original Green Mohair

By Flemming Lassen

Located in Oakland, CA

1930s Danish Deco curved-back settee attributed to Flemming Lassen, retaining its original green mohair upholstery. Expertly handcrafted with a remarkably sturdy solid wood frame, th...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Art Deco Bent Stained Glass Theatre Wall Sconces Floral Design, 1920s

$1,650Sale Price / set|40% Off

H 24.5 in W 16 in D 7 in

Pair of Art Deco Bent Stained Glass Theatre Wall Sconces Floral Design, 1920s

Located in Toledo, OH

A wonderful pair of Art Deco theatre wall sconces, circa 1920s. Impressive in size and form these light fixtures have bent stained glass with a floral design. Very good condition wit...

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Stained Glass

Carl PayneNude Bronze Figurative Sculpture 'Morning Glory' mythology, contemporary, dream, 24" x 20"

$5,962Sale Price|25% Off

H 24 in W 20 in

Nude Bronze Figurative Sculpture 'Morning Glory' mythology, contemporary, dream

By Carl Payne

Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Morning Glory is a beautiful nude bronze figurative sculpture by Carl Payne, showcasing the artist’s celebrated ability to blend classical influences with contemporary elegance. Part...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Nude Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

$4,924

H 31.11 in W 75.99 in D 34.65 in

Classic 3-seater sheepskin sofa

Located in MILL, NL

Spacious 3-seater sofa Fully upholstered in high-quality sheepskin with loose cushions. Finished all round with black piping. Very comfortable to sit on. Beautiful colour and patina...

Category

Late 20th Century Sofas

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin

Poul Henningsen PH 3/2 Table Lamp, Brass & Copper, Danish Design

$24,000

H 16.5 in Dm 11.8 in

Poul Henningsen PH 3/2 Table Lamp, Brass & Copper, Danish Design

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in San Francisco, CA

A table lamp by Poul Henningsen with browned brass frame, socket cover and top, mounted with 3/2 patinated copper shade set. No switch on the frame. Stamped 'Pat. Appl.' (highly valu...

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Copper

Pair of Chrome and Brass Mid-Century sconces

Unavailable|~~$3,100 / set~~

H 18.12 in W 14.18 in D 7.49 in

Pair of Chrome and Brass Mid-Century sconces

By Atelier Jean Perzel

Located in Dallas, TX

Large Mid Century wall sconces, attributed to Jean Perzel, France circa 1960 or earlier. The vintage sconces are made of chrome, brass and glass tubes. They have a light behind the t...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Chrome

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Danish Velvet Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Danish velvet sofa available at 1stDibs. A Danish velvet sofa — often made from fabric, velvet and wood — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Danish velvet sofa, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A Danish velvet sofa made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Danish velvet sofa over the years, but those crafted by C.B. Hansen, CFC Silkeborg and Fredericia are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Danish Velvet Sofa?

Prices for a Danish velvet sofa start at $1,583 and top out at $14,774 with the average selling for $6,478.

Finding the Right Sofas for You

Vintage couches and antique sofas have anchored living rooms for generations. The pieces most sought after today carry the deep-buttoned tufting of a Chesterfield or the low, sculptural ease of mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency design.

Styles to Know

Rolled arms and tufted backs point to Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency pieces, while tight backs and turned legs skew more traditional. Velvet is enjoying a renewed moment across most of these silhouettes; see our velvet chesterfield sofa trend report for examples. A mid-century modern coffee table within reach and a vintage mirror nearby round out the seating area.

How to Choose the Right Vintage Sofa

A sofa's frame and upholstery history can be difficult to judge from photographs alone. Ask a seller for more information when a listing doesn't show the fabric or joinery clearly, and confirm whether the upholstery is original or has been redone. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.

Questions About Danish Velvet Sofa

Is velvet a good fabric for a sofa?
1 Answer
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.

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