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Was velvet used in the 1970s?
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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 ExpertJune 15, 2023
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Shop for Vintage Velvet Sofa on 1stDibs
Angular Vintage Velvet Sofa by Gio Ponti with Certificate
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
Eccentric vintage grey corner sofa designed by the great Gio Ponti in the 1950s, of fine Italian
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Vintage Red Velvet Sectional Sofa, 1970s
Located in Manzano, IT
Vintage Red Velvet Sectional Sofa, 1970s
Make a bold statement with this stunning 1970s modular
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas
Materials
Iron
$3,490 / item
Vintage Contemporary Post Modern Black Velvet Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Contemporary Post Modern Black Velvet Sofa
If interested, please inquire about matching
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Vintage Recamier Sofa Upholstered in Clarence House Velvet
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage recamier sofa upholstered in Clarence House blue and white velvet geometric fabric. The
Category
20th Century Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Vintage Thayer Coggin Directional Black Velvet Sectional Sofa
By Thayer Coggin
Located in North York, ON
Vintage Thayer Coggin directional black velvet sectional sofa. Masterfully restored by the artisans
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
$16,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Danish Blue Velvet Art Deco Banana Sofa, 1940s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Blue Velvet Art Deco Banana Sofa, 1940s.
Vintage Art Deco banana-shaped loveseat
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Velvet
