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Important Maison Jansen Velvet and Gilt Canapé, c. 1930s, Signed
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful Maison Jansen settee in emerald green velvet and gilt frame, signed underneath with remnants of Jansen stamp. Incredible collectors piece, with exquisite detail and craft...
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Vintage 1930s French Neoclassical Settees

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Confidential Sofa Set by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti, 1970s
By Alberto Rosselli Saporiti, Saporiti
Located in Lasne, BE
Set of velvet sofas comprising two two-seater sofas and two single armchairs. Stamped SAPORITI. Seat height: 38 cm. Width of the single-seater armchairs: 90 cm. Length of the 2-seate...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes

Materials

Plastic, Velvet

Chauffeuses "Albany" de Michel Ducaroy pour ligne Roset, France, 1977
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in SAINT-SEVER, FR
Une rare paire de chauffeuse model "Albany" du designer Michel Ducaroy pour ligne Roset, édité en1977 nos chauffeuse vintage sont en velours côtelé de couleur orange sur une structur...
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Vintage 1970s European French Provincial Canapes

Materials

Velvet

Elegant and Large Italian Three-Seat Curved Sofa, New Velvet Upholstery. 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant and wide Italian three-seat curved sofa. Circa 1950/60. Soft and comfortable seat. Light beech waxed feet. Perfect condition. Original pieces from the 1950s newly re-upholst...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Beech, Fabric

Salon "gilda" de Michel Ducaroy pour ligne roset, france, 1973
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in SAINT-SEVER, FR
Salon "gilda" de Michel Ducaroy pour ligne roset, france, 1973 le salon en velours bleu nuit et mousse en très bon état se compose de 6 chauffeuses, 4 poufs et une table basse. 6 fa...
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Vintage 1970s European French Provincial Canapes

Materials

Velvet

Fauteuils et Canapé Karaté, Michel Cadestin, Airborne , France , Années 1970
By Michel Cadestin
Located in PARIS, FR
Salon Airborne attribué à Michel Cadestin, comprenant 1 canapé,2 fauteuils, 2 ottomans et une table en fibre de verre Ensemble de salon Airborne rare ( set complet) Tissu en velours...
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Vintage 1970s French Space Age Canapes

Materials

Velvet, Fiberglass, Foam

Midcentury Orange Soriana Three-Seater by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Midcentury Orange Soriana Three-seater by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for Cassina, 1970s - New Upholstery ( 2 available).
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Vintage 1970s Italian Canapes

Materials

Velvet

A RARE LIPS SOFA BY ANDREA BUSIRI VICI, AFTER SALVADOR DALI - ROMA 1930s
By Andrea Busiri Vici
Located in London, GB
A charming and reduced form canapé interpretation of the infamous Mae West lips sofa by Salvador Dali and Edward James. This version designed and commissioned by Roman interior desig...
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Canapes

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Elegant Three-Seat Danish Curved Sofa, 1940s, New Velvet Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
Rare and elegant three-seat curved sofa manufactured in Denmark, in the 1940s. Very soft and comfortable seat. Light oak feet. Perfect condition. Original piece from the 1940s newly...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Oak

Antique French Louis XVI Seat Sofa Corbeille, 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 French "Maison Pierre Frey" in velvet. With its thick feather and down cushion, th...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Curved vintage sofa designed by Gigi Radice for Minotti, Italy 1950s
By Minotti, Gigi Radice
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Curved vintage sofa designed by Gigi Radice for Minotti, Italy 1950s, black lacquered iron legs, brass feet, in the original fabric, excellent condition
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Danish 2 seater sofa in ocher velvet
Located in Renens, CH
This is a 1960 Danish style velor 2 seater sofa. We don't know the designer.
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Vintage 1960s European Canapes

Materials

Velvet

Danish 2 seater sofa in ocher velvet
Danish 2 seater sofa in ocher velvet
H 30.32 in W 63.78 in D 27.56 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Sofa with Chrome Structure, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian sofa with chrome back details and original velvet upholstery. Overall the sofa is in good vintage condition.  
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Drop Arm Knoll Style Sofa in an Orange-Red Velvet
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Elegant 20th century knoll style sofa, nice reupholstery using plush Orange-Red material with elegant fringing, the side panels fold down, comfortable seating, nice warm color. G...
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Vintage 1960s English Canapes

Materials

Velvet

Mid-Century Vintage Modular Sectional Sofa Suite, France, 1960
By Milo Baughman, COR, Rolf Benz
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Mid-century modular sofa in a 60s fabric. Consist of five sections with curved shapes. Good vintage condition with minor wear.  
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Canapes

Materials

Velvet

Hand-Crafted Regency-Style Daybed: Vintage Elegance & Contemporary Aesthetics
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into a realm of vintage luxury with our meticulously restored Regency-Style Daybed, where classic design meets contemporary elegance. This hand-crafted masterpiece showcases the...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Regency Daybeds

Materials

Steel, Chrome, Silver Leaf

Mid-Century Vintage Modular Sectional Sofa Suite, France, 1970
By Milo Baughman, COR, Rolf Benz
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Mid-century modular sofa in a 70s velvet. Consist of four sections with curved shapes. Good vintage condition with minor wear.  One element has a structural break on the base, see p...
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Canapes

Materials

Velvet

Mid-Century Vintage Modular Sectional Sofa Suite, 1970
By Rolf Benz, COR
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Mid-century modular sofa in a brown 1970s fabric. Consist of five sections. Good vintage condition with minor wear.  
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Canapes

Materials

Velvet

Large Sofa Marco Zanuso Arflex "Senior" Velvet by Pierre Frey Brass 1951 Italy
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Catania, IT
Elegant "Senior" sofa designed by Marzo Zanuso for Arflex in Italy, 1951. This sofa has been restored, it has been upholstered in a precious light green velvet from the prestigious ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Sofa by Lenzi velvet on metal and brass base Italy 1950s
By Lenzi
Located in Paris, FR
Very rare sofa made by Lenzi in Italy in the late 50s. Organic shape very comfortable with a rounded back. Bicolor red and blue original velvet on blackened metal base with brass acc...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Vintage Modular Sectional Sofa Suite, Germany, 1960
By Rolf Benz, COR
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Mid-century modular sofa in a beautiful velvet green. Consist of one corner modules, four sections and an armchair. Scandinavian Modular Sofa. Period: 60s Materials: Velvet ...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Canapes

Materials

Velvet

Velvet Sofa Attributed to Marzio Cecchi, Italian Design, Glam Canape, 1970's
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in Antwerp, BE
Marzio Cecchi; Italian design; Italy; Glam; Hollywood Regency; Blue velvet; Brass; Post-modern; Firenze; Italian glam couch newly reupholstered in blue velvet and attributed to Mar...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Sofa Louis XVI Style
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Nice two-seater sofa in Louis XVI style. It has a fluted quiver base. Floral motifs are present on the connecting dice. The armrests are in the form of volutes. The whole is covered ...
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20th Century French Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Sofa Louis XVI Style
Sofa Louis XVI Style
H 36.23 in W 58.27 in D 31.89 in
20th Century French Chocolate Brown Two-Seated Velvet Sofa with Set of Cushions
Located in Sofia, BG
20th century velvet sofa in chocolate brown with set of cushions. France, circa 1950.
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Mid-20th Century French Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Italian Sofa Gio Ponti Style 1960s Burgundy Velvet
By Gio Ponti
Located in Lyon, FR
Italian banana sofa in the style of Gio Ponti. Original velvet fabric (some signs of use, see photos).
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Midcentury with Velvet Bicolored Italian Sofa, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful sofa in characteristic Italian style of Paolo Buffa, Vittorio Dassi and Osvaldo Borsani, from the middle of the century. This type of matching velvet fabric makes the sofa ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes

Materials

Velvet

Z Sofa by Bengt Ruda
Located in London, GB
A 1950s Bengt Ruda "Z" sofa. Designed by Bengt Ruda for NK, Nordiska Kompaniet. Bengt Ruda (1918-1999) was a Swedish architect and furniture designer. He worked for Nordiska K...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Z Sofa by Bengt Ruda
Z Sofa by Bengt Ruda
H 32.29 in W 56.7 in D 36.23 in
Iconic Loveseat by Gigi Radice for Minotti, in Dedar Velvet
By Gigi Radice, Minotti
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Iconic design for this loveseat by Gigi Radice for Minotti, Italy 1950s, black lacquered steel legs, brass feet, upholstered in Dedar, Dante velvet (colors lago and perla).
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Vintage 1950s Italian Loveseats

Materials

Steel, Brass

Midcentury Italian Lacquer Brass Living Room sofa by Romeo Rega, 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Paris, IDF
This sofa from the Mid-Century Modern Italian Riviera period designed by Romeo Rega is bursting with nostalgia. With its impeccable design, perfect proportions, and high-end Italian ...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Paolo Buffa Walnut Sofa, 1950
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Rome, IT
Rare curved sofa attributed to Paolo Buffa, circa 1950 walnut, original gold velvet, iron very good original condition Measures: 145.5 x 60 cm height 94 cm height seat. 41 cm.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Iron

Paolo Buffa Walnut Sofa, 1950
Paolo Buffa Walnut Sofa, 1950
H 37.01 in W 57.29 in D 27.56 in
1950s Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sofa from the 1950's in its original condition Needs new upholstery
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

1950s Sofa
1950s Sofa
H 37.41 in W 70.87 in D 33.47 in
Midcentury Italian Curved Sofa Velvet
By Federico Munari
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Gorgeous Italian midcentury curved sofa with splayed legs.   
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes

Materials

Metal, Brass

Midcentury Italian Curved Sofa Velvet
Midcentury Italian Curved Sofa Velvet
H 32.29 in W 102.37 in D 43.31 in
Art-Deco Sofa
Located in Zaventem, Belgium
Art-deco 3 seater sofa from 1930. Refurbished, and reupholstered with golden colored velvet upholstery. Mahogany colored wooden frame, finished with French polish. French origin.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Daybeds

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Art-Deco Sofa
Art-Deco Sofa
H 33.08 in W 78.75 in D 32.68 in
Vintage Sofa in the Style of Marco Zanuso, circa 1960
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Vintage sofa in the style of Marco Zanuso, circa 1960.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes

Materials

Brass

Paolo Buffa Loveseat Sofa in Rose Velvet
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Morbio Inferiore, CH
Cozy confortable sofa totally reupholstered in 1st class deep rose velvet.
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Paolo Buffa Loveseat Sofa in Rose Velvet
Paolo Buffa Loveseat Sofa in Rose Velvet
H 35.44 in W 57.09 in D 29.53 in
Ornately embellished Mid-20th Century Giltwood Love Seat with Velvet Upholstery
Located in Ettalong Beach, NSW
Majestically elegant mid-20th century Florentine love seat/two-seat canapé chair. Ornately painted and giltwood with velvet upholstery completely intact. Paint is crazing beautif...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Loveseats

Materials

Velvet, Giltwood, Wood

Beautiful AR-1 Sofa by Janine Abraham and Dirk Jan Rol, 1960s
By Janine Abraham and Dirk Jan Rol
Located in Antwerpen, BE
The sofa AR-1 by Janine Abraham and Dirk Jan Rol was designed for Les Hughes-Minvielle in the early 1960s. This canape´ has never been used and when you open the sofa, it becomes a ...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Chrome

Very Large Baroque Art Deco Living Room Suite , circa 1940
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Very large Art Deco living room suite. One huge sofa and four armchairs. Velvet and gilded wood, circa 1940-1950.
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Canapes

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Koloman Moser Corner Sofa
By Koloman Moser
Located in Paris, FR
Corner sofa in the pure style of Koloman Moser, Secession period and particularly the Wiener Werkstätte (decoration workshop furnitures). This one is in perfect condition, wood and b...
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Canapes

Materials

Brass

Koloman Moser Corner Sofa
Koloman Moser Corner Sofa
H 39.38 in W 26.78 in D 19.69 in
Fantastic Reupholstered Italian Gigi Radice Sofa
By Gigi Radice
Located in Megeve, FR
Fantastic reupholstered Italian Gigi Radice sofa. In perfect condition.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Fantastic Reupholstered Italian Gigi Radice Sofa
Fantastic Reupholstered Italian Gigi Radice Sofa
H 35.44 in W 90.56 in D 29.53 in
Large Sofa, Design Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, 1938
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large sofa, design attributed Guglielmo Ulrich in 1938 The model suggests William Urlich, no documentation about it, the construction work is important, to be restored, the fabric i...
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Canapes

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Antique French Painted Louis XV Style Canape
Located in Houston, US
Antique 20th century French Louis XV style carved wood canape with original paint. Canape has lovely carved floral accents along the frame, top and bottom, along with eight cabriole ...
Category

20th Century French Louis XV Canapes

Materials

Muslin, Velvet, Wood, Paint, Feathers

Antique French Painted Louis XV Style Canape
Antique French Painted Louis XV Style Canape
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H 33.5 in W 75 in D 30 in
Canapé 3 places Togo en "peau de pêche" par Michel Ducaroy pour Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in SAINT-ESTÈVE, FR
Très belle chauffeuse 3 places, modèle Togo, créée par Michel Ducaroy en 1973 pour Ligne Roset. Ce modèle date du début des années 80, avec un tissu "peau de pêche" orangé, couleur d...
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Canapes

Materials

Velvet

Sofa Carlhian 1940
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Paris, FR
Maison Carlhian Paris c. 1940.  Original velvet H. 74 x L. 208 x P. 90 cm
Category

Vintage 1940s French Canapes

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Sofa Carlhian 1940
Sofa Carlhian 1940
H 29.14 in W 81.89 in D 35.44 in
Italian sofa 5 modules 70s in style of Mario Bellini heater midcentury design
By Mario Bellini
Located in Lyon, FR
Very large modular sofa from the 70s in the taste of Mario Bellini's work. This sofa is composed of 5 independent heaters / modules covered with brown velvet (original fabric). Possi...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes

Materials

Velvet

Vintage Scandinavian Modern Paradiset Sofa by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for NK
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This Paradiset sofa from the Triva collection was designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmqvist in 1958 and manufactured by Nordiska Kompaniet (NK) in Sweden. The characteristic Hörlin-Holmqv...
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Orange Velvet Sofa, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Orange Velvet sofa, Italy, 1960s.
Category

Vintage 1960s Canapes

Materials

Velvet

Modular Sofa, Italy, 1970s
By Adriano Piazzesi
Located in Paris, FR
Italian work from the 1970s. 5 modular foam elements sheathed in fawn-coloured velvet. Original fabric in good condition with slight traces of age-related use. Comfortable and fir...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Canapes

Materials

Velvet

Modular Sofa, Italy, 1970s
Modular Sofa, Italy, 1970s
H 27.56 in W 165.36 in D 35.44 in
'Soriana' Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in Ochre Mohair Velvet Fabric, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Antwerp, BE
This sofa set doesn't need an introduction. It is an iconic design from the early 1970s, designed by the famous duo Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina. It's no wonder that it alread...
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes

Materials

Chrome, Metal

70th French Tobacco Colour Tufted Velours Bench, Canape Wood
By Mis en Demeure
Located in Valladolid, ES
Gorgeous and very refined mid-century bench with washed wood structure and tobacco color velvet tufted seat, made in the 70s in France by the renowed French House "Mis en demeure "fo...
Category

Vintage 1970s French Louis XV Benches

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Fine French Mid-Century Sofa by Leleu
By Maison Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
Maison Leleu - A fine French 1960s three-seat sofa with elegant brass and gunmetal legs. Documentation: Magazine "Plaisir de France" June 1960 - see pictures - "Leleu décorateur...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal, Brass

Fine French Mid-Century Sofa by Leleu
Fine French Mid-Century Sofa by Leleu
H 33.47 in W 73.23 in D 33.86 in
Curved sofa design 1950s
Located in PARIS, FR
Canape vintage courbe à la forme organique retapissé a neuf en tissu rubelli teddy avorio velours. État impeccable.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Scandinavian Modern Canapes

Materials

Velvet

Curved sofa design 1950s
Curved sofa design 1950s
H 27.56 in W 98.43 in D 43.31 in
Midcentury Italian Set of Curved Canapé and Two Armchairs in Mustard Velvet
Located in Sofia, BG
Italian vintage set of canapé and two lovely armchairs, all in original velvet upholstery in mustard colour. Very comfortable and cozy made with elegant curves. Very good overall co...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Wall Mounted Bench Velvet, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Wall-mounted stool, enamelled metal structure, foam padding, velvet upholstery.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes

Materials

Metal

Wall Mounted Bench Velvet, Italy, 1950s
Wall Mounted Bench Velvet, Italy, 1950s
H 24.81 in W 50.4 in D 25.4 in
Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Double Cane Italian Canopy Porter Chair
Located in Southampton, NJ
Vintage French Country / Louis XV style double cane Italian canopy Porter's chair. Item features solid carved walnut frame, Mohair upholstery, & custom bolster cushion upholstered i...
Category

20th Century Louis XIV Canapes

Materials

Velvet, Cane, Walnut, Mohair

Extraordinary Divine Pair of Canapés Sofa's by Arthur Brett in Champagne Velvet
By Arthur Brett
Located in London, GB
A pair of one off commission canapé made by Arthur Brett of London. Most comfortable deep champagne velvet in goose feather.
Category

Vintage 1950s Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Green Velvet Sofa
Located in lyon, FR
Occasional green velvet sofa. Bon état. Circa 1990. Dimensions: H 69 cm x W 58 cm x D 30 cm x L 240 cm.    
Category

1990s French Mid-Century Modern Canapes

Materials

Velvet

Green Velvet Sofa
Green Velvet Sofa
H 27.17 in W 94.49 in L 27.17 in
Sage Green Velvet Cassina Sesann Two Seater Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original Cassina edition, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1969. Newly upholstered in high-quality sage green velvet fabric. Foam, fabric and chromed tubular metal frame in exc...
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Danish Banana Sofa in Floral Textured Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Banana sofa, textured floral upholstery and oak, Denmark, 1940s. This voluptuous sofa is executed with wooden legs and a moss green classic floral velvet. The sofa has a high line...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Danish Banana Sofa in Floral Textured Upholstery
Danish Banana Sofa in Floral Textured Upholstery
H 29.14 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in
Art Deco Daybed in Red Velvet and Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Daybed, velvet, walnut, France, 1930s Very elegant art deco daybed in red velvet. The frame of the daybed is executed in walnut and shows stunning ornamental decorations. This is es...
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Daybeds

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Art Deco Daybed in Red Velvet and Walnut
Art Deco Daybed in Red Velvet and Walnut
H 37.01 in W 68.9 in D 27.56 in
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20th Century Velvet Canapes For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of 20th century velvet canapes available for sale. Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Scandinavian Modern 20th century velvet canapes are consistently popular styles. Some 20th century velvet canapes are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller 20th century velvet canapes, measuring 22.05 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Many 20th century velvet canapes are appealing in their simplicity, but Paolo Buffa, Cassina and Marco Zanuso produced popular 20th century velvet canapes that are worth a look.

How Much are 20th Century Velvet Canapes?

Prices for 20th century velvet canapes start at $1,250 and top out at $23,214 with the average selling for $6,200.

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.