Contemporary Sculptural Velvet Sofa with High Curved Back
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
Fully upholstered in velvet, this sofa combines refined tailoring with a soft, tactile surface.
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Contemporary Sculptural Velvet Sofa with High Curved Back
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
Fully upholstered in velvet, this sofa combines refined tailoring with a soft, tactile surface.
Velvet, Upholstery, Wood
$21,460Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Green Sofa Two Seaters in Velvet with High Gloss Hammered Brass Back
Located in Paris, FR
Sofa two seaters natural green in green velvet. Base and back are in high gloss hammered brass.
Brass
Vintage High Back Sofa, Inspired by Gio Ponti Sofa, Italy, 1960s
By Gio Ponti
Located in San Francisco, CA
Classic Mid-Century Modern three-seater sofa in the style of Gio Ponti, circa 1960. This piece features a gracefully curved backrest extending into full, winged armrests, all resting...
Upholstery, Velvet
$3,139Sale Price|50% Off
Attributed Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian High Back Sofa, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Three-seater sofa attributed Gio Ponti, production in the early 1950s, with high backrest, the upholstery is in velvet but replacement is recommended, feet and structure in beech.
Velvet, Beech
Unavailable
H 36.62 in W 64.18 in D 32.29 in
Midcentury Danish High Back Sofa in Wool and Velvet, 1940s
By Finn Juhl
Located in London, GB
A beautifully designed high back Danish sofa dating from the 1940s. Delicate soft organic curves and lines to this piece, in a rare high back design.
Wool, Velvet, Beech
Custom Modern Even Armed Skirted Green Velvet High Back Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
Unique custom skirted high-back even armed single cushioned sofa recently recovered in green velvet.
Velvet
High Back Modern Sofa
Located in Culver City, CA
Newly reupholstered in velvet on brass legs.
Brass
Sold
H 39.38 in W 76.78 in D 33.47 in
Paolo Buffa Attributed Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofà Velvet 1950 High Back
Located in Palermo, Sicily
High back Italian mid-century sofà particular form, original fabric flowers.
Fabric, Wood
Sleek Jens Risom High Back Sculptural Sofa in Stunning New Upholstery
By Jens Risom
Located in Hudson, NY
Brand new striped Jack Leonor Larsen style velvet upholstery on vintage Jens Risom sofa. Model U150.
Velvet, Walnut
Sold
H 40.16 in W 80.71 in D 35.44 in
Attributed to Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian High Back Sofa, 50s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Three-seater sofa attributed to Gio Ponti, early 1950s production, with high back, the upholstery is in velvet but replacement is recommended, feet and structure in beech.
Velvet, Beech
High Back Red Velvet Bench by Osvaldo Borsani, circa 1940
By Atelier Borsani Varedo, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Berlin, DE
This extraordinarily lavish bench by Osvaldo Borsani is made of solid wood with a renewed velvet cover. It's golden fringes frame the lower edge and the conic feet of the seating. Ma...
Velvet, Wood
Sold
H 40.16 in W 80.71 in D 35.44 in
Attributed to Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern High Back Sofa and Two Armchairs, 50s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of armchairs and three-seater sofa attributed to Gio Ponti, early 1950s production, with high back, the upholstery is in velvet but replacement is recommended, feet and structur...
Velvet, Beech
Sold
H 36 in W 87 in D 31 in
Vintage Hollywood Regency Tawny Colored Button Tufted Velvet Sofa by Heritage
By Heritage Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Don’t let this fabulous high back button tufted velvet sofa by Heritage pass you by!!
Velvet, Wood
Small High Backed Sofa
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
A George III style buttoned, high back sofa, early 20th century in Pierre Frey army velvet.
Velvet, Mahogany
Sold
H 46.75 in W 60 in D 24 in
Antique American Federal Empire Carved Mahogany High Arm Back Sofa Loveseat 1815
Located in Portland, OR
The sofa has just been professionally re-upholstered in a very high quality green velvet, the sofa having a carved mahogany frame with a carved gadrooned 'rope twist' curved back.
Velvet, Mahogany
Mid Century Velvet Green Tufted High Back Sofa
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Blurring the lines between mid-century modern and Victorian styles, this high-back sofa is a perfect fusion of eras. Upholstered in luxurious green velvet with classic tufted detaili...
Velvet, Teak
Sold
H 32.5 in W 85 in D 24 in
Velvet Sofa Vintage High Back Scroll Arm George Smith Style Feather Filled
Located in East Hampton, NY
George Smith Style velvet sofa, a skirted couch, scroll arm, high back, with feather-filled base cushion.
Velvet, Wood, Down
Sold
H 34.65 in W 66.93 in D 29.14 in
Art Deco Classic High Back Sofa by A.A.Patijn for Zijlstra 1950s Walnut Frame
By Zijlstra, Abraham A. Patijn
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
A beautiful Art Deco sofa in a classic midcentury high back design, by A.A.
Velvet, Walnut
High-Backed Velvet Couch
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
High-backed velvet couch with brass rivets with pillows.
Brass
High-Backed Velvet Couch
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
High-backed velvet couch with brass rivets with pillows.
Brass
Italian High Back Winged Velvet Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian high back winged Italian settee with a single row button details upholstered in burgundy velvet.
Otto Schulz High Back Banana Sofa for Boet, 1930s
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in Belgium, BE
An unique high back banana sofa from the Architect Otto Schultz, completely new upholstered with a mustard yellow color French quality velvet fabric.
Wood, Velvet
$2,648Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 24.81 in W 27.56 in D 33.47 in
Green velvet seventies sectional sofa in the style of COR TRIO, circa 1970
By COR
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Groovy modular sectional sofa in original green velvet fabric, circa 1970. Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Model: Sectional sofa Design period: 1970’s Date of manufacturing: ...
Velvet
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
$2,739Sale Price|50% Off
H 36.23 in W 71.66 in D 37.41 in
Gio Ponti N. 512 Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa for ISA, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, ISA Bergamo
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Elegant and splendid three-seater sofa with high backrest by Gio Ponti, 1950s, for ISA Edizioni, Bergamo, model N. 512. Carved profile, refined lines, sensual and deep comfort. The u...
Beech, Fabric
Vintage Italian Modern Curved Sofa on Brass Splayed Legs
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Italian organic-form sofa with sculptural, winged-arm rests and deeply curved back supported by four brass, splayed legs (ca. 1950s). Chic, modernist design, presenting well ...
Brass
$7,419
H 27.96 in W 78.75 in D 33.47 in
Wonderful Italian Sofa Attributed to Gio Ponti and Completely Re-Upholstered
By Gio Ponti
Located in Munich, DE
Amazing lines resting on two legs in front and two castors at the back for easy moving. Belts, foam and velvet completely redone.
Velvet
$11,710 / item
H 32.68 in W 90.56 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
$25,000
H 31 in W 82.5 in D 36 in
Gio Ponti for ISA Bergamo Three-Seat Sofa with Gilt Metal Legs, Italy 1950s, COM
By ISA Bergamo, Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Gio Ponti for ISA Bergamo elegant and sculptural three-seat sofa with gilt metal legs, Italy, 1950s. The sofa will be fully restored and ready for upholstery in the customer’s own ma...
Metal
$3,278Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.38 in W 59.06 in D 23.63 in
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Two-Seat Sofa by ISA Bergamo
By ISA Bergamo
Located in London, GB
Elegant and inviting, this Italian two-seat sofa showcases the refined proportions and understated sophistication characteristic of Mid-Century Modern design. Upholstered in a vibran...
Brass
Italian Sofa in the Style of Gio Ponti, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Miami, FL
Fantastic Italian sofa from the 1950s. Very much in the style of Gio Ponti.
Fabric, Wood
$9,750
H 37.41 in W 76.78 in D 37.41 in
High Back Sofa By Gio Ponti For ISA Bergamo in Bouclé Fabric Upholstery 1950s
By Gio Ponti, ISA Bergamo
Located in Almelo, NL
Elegant three seat high back sofa reupholstered in new bouclé fabric was designed by Gio Ponti and produced by the ISA company in Bergamo, Italy 1950s. ISA Bergamo was responsible fo...
Brass
$3,750
H 33.47 in W 69.3 in D 28.35 in
1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa in Moss Green Velvet and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, velvet, brass, Italy, 1950s This gorgeous sofa is an iconic example of Italian design from the 1950s. Organic and sculptural, this sofa is anything but minimalistic. Equipped ...
Brass
$7,513
H 30.71 in W 65.75 in D 26.78 in
Rare Gio Ponti Attributed Sofa by Casa E Giardino, Italy, 1940s
By Gio Ponti, Casa e Giardino
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Rare Gio Ponti attributed sofa for Casa e Giardino, Italy, 1940s. Structurally sound but reupholstery required. We can assist with reupholstery in customers choice of fabric if requi...
Fabric, Wood
$2,739Sale Price|50% Off
H 36.62 in W 68.12 in D 34.26 in
Gio Ponti Art Dèco Italian Sofa from Hotel Bristol Merano, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Luxurious Art Deco sofa designed by Gio Ponti for the Hotel Bristol Merano Italia. Sofa with low armrests and a sculptural shape. Made in Italy in the early 1950s. The velvet is worn...
Velvet, Beech
$4,109
H 29.93 in W 51.19 in D 35.44 in
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1950s - New Upholstery
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1950s - New Upholstery
Fabric, Wood
Curved Moss Green Velvet Sofa; Stylish and Comfortable
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Sofa's graceful curvature and cushioned velvet seats offers maximum stylistic appeal and comfort. The moss colored upholstery makes it perfect piece for those who want their l...
Velvet
$6,572
H 35.44 in W 74.81 in D 36.62 in
Attributed Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Velvet Sofa for ISA, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo, Gio Ponti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Elegant and splendid three-seater sofa with high backrest attributed Gio Ponti, 1950s, for ISA Edizioni, Bergamo. Carved profile, refined lines, sensual and deep comfort. The ivory v...
Velvet, Beech, Fir
Pivot Single Wall Sconce with Articulating Arms in Brass
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Chicago, IL
The Pivot LED series with its articulated arm and adjustable head this brass lamp, is not only multidimensional, but it is an ever changing line drawing that nestles into a room. Rem...
Brass
$7,419 / item
H 47.25 in Dm 39.38 in
Midcentury Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier, 2000
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic sputnik of green color, amazing design due to its very particular shape of these green glass spheres and for the fantastic brass rods. Very elegant, will furnish and deco...
Brass
Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled arm. Lamping: Singl...
Brass, Metal
$12,100 / set
H 37.8 in W 17.72 in D 18.71 in
Eclectica, set of 8 Ebonized Biedermeier dining Chairs each in different style
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Eclectica collection is a group of Biedermeier chairs offered in various way. Here offered in a selected set of 8 chairs each in a different style. The chairs are made from prec...
Velvet, Walnut
$2,739
H 10.75 in W 5.25 in D 4.4 in
Striking Art Nouveau Ceramic and Bronze-Mounted Vase in Victor Horta Style
By Victor Horta
Located in Lisse, NL
Top condition and pure elegance Art Nouveau vase. For the collectors of museum quality and condition Art Nouveau ceramics. This stunning Art Nouveau vase is decorated with the mos...
Bronze
$2,240Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 96 in W 36 in D 0.1 in
Chinoiserie Murals Chinoiserie Wallpaper Hand Painted Silk Wallpaper
Located in Wuxi, 32
If you love the look of De Gournay wallpaper but not the price, this is for you. Measures: 42"W x 81" H. The colorways in this sections present our latest colorways, which can ...
Silk
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Griffons Table Pedestals
Located in Sheffield, MA
Two grand and very impressive cast concrete neoclassical style pedestal dining table bases with finely detailed winged griffins. Will support a large stone, marble or glass table top...
Concrete
Mid Century Leopard Velvet Stool, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful velour jacquard upholstery in leopard print. About the fabric: Wildlife is taking a place in your interiors through the Leopa...
Velvet, Wood
$1,562 / item
H 66.9 in W 31.5 in D 11.4 in
"Perf" Bar Cabinet in Varnished Steel by Moroso for Diesel
By Moroso, Diesel Creative Team 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Perf" is a bar cabinet, designed by Diesel Creative Team and manufactured by Moroso, in varnished steel black mat, with doors in varnished steel available in these colors: copper, b...
Steel
Gracie Hand Painted Wallpaper Panel Chinoiserie Gated Garden
By Gracie
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous large 20th century hand-painted wallpaper panel featuring a chinoiserie style scene. Panel SY-217, S-14442. Gated garden depicts flowering trees, bushes, and flowers with ex...
Paper
Set of 12 English Porcelain Botanical Plates, Spode, circa 1900
By Spode
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 English porcelain botanical plates, Spode, circa 1900.
$16,209 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$6,950
H 42.92 in W 33.86 in D 35.04 in
Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chair in Cherry Wood and Beige Fabric 1950s
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, cherry wood, fabric, Europe, 1950s This wingback chair pairs sculptural elegance with outstanding comfort. Upholstered in a beautifully textured neutral-toned fabric a...
Fabric, Cherry
Mid-Century Italian Brass "Question Mark" Magnifying Glass
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Mid-Century Italian brass "Question Mark" magnifying glass.
Brass
Vladimir Kagan "Zoe" Sofa, 2000s
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Coronado, CA
A stunning and sophisticated serpentine sofa by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather circa 2000s. This piece has been masterfully reupholstered: the front back and the bottom band fea...
Fabric
$8,298 / set
H 24.01 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
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.
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