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Sunken Sofa

Lounge Sofa by Gae Aulenti for Knoll International, 1976
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three seater sofa designed by Gae Aulenti in 1974. This sofa is part of the lounge seating line for
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Vintage 1970s European Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Vitra Polder Sofa XXL '2007' by Hella Jongerius, Dutch Design, Post-Modern
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
, featuring cushions sunken into the body and buttons on the back fastened by uncut threads. The sofa is in
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Early 2000s Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Milo Baughman Leather Four-Piece Sectional Sofa Mid-Century
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
tears to the back of sofa from where it sat in a sunken living room for the last 50+years-see two photo
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Chrome

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Leif Hansen "Model 62" Sofa for Kronen Møbelfabrikken, Denmark, 1960s
By Kronen, Leif Hansen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Leif Hansen’s Model 62 sofa is commonly referred to as the “Geisha” and was designed in 1959. This model is a strikingly elegant example of Danish modernism’s streamlined, luxurious ...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Large Counterbalance Ceiling Fixture, White Enamel + Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted and made to order, the Counterbalance commands attention with its fluid architectural silhouette, built from a thoughtfully curated palette of on-trend colors and metal f...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Aluminum, Nickel, Chrome, Enamel, Bronze

Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Original chair in golden oak, satin finish. Flared legs, backrest and seat upholstered in a textured cream fabric by Dedar.
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2010s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
H 35.44 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Boogie Nights Handmade Ceramic, Bronze Steel & Verdigris Copper Side Table
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The teal green ceramic tiled and verdigris copper Boogie Nights side table is designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa. This side table is part of the Boogie Nights c...
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2010s South African Modern Side Tables

Materials

Copper, Steel

Solid Oakwood Dining Table with Cylinder Legs in Natural Oak
By Klein Agency
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our cylinder legged dining table, initially built as a custom unit for a client, is now added into Klein Agency's 'Klein Home' collection. Designed and manufactured locally, just min...
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2010s American Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Organic Modern Medium Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE MEDIUM table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Textile, Wood

1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in New York, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Cognac Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, 1973, Set of 4
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of four “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of cognac leather and walnut. Fully restored in Italy. Interesting is the ‘flat’ shape o...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

J. Margulis - Dichotomic 1 - kinetic wall sculpture
By Jose Margulis
Located in New York, NY
Lucite Sheets Lucite Sheets J. Margulis Sculpture J. Margulis Aluminum J. Margulis Contemporary Art Aluminum Plexiglass Optical Illusion Kinetic art Kinetic artist geometric...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Lucite

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut Wave Chaise
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut Wave Chaise This chair measures: 37 wide x 67 deep x 33 high, with a seat height of 12 inches All pieces of furniture can be...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

MP-97 Midcentury Lounge Chair by Percival Lafer, 1970s
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
In his designs, Percival Lafer sought ergonomy and comfort. This pair of MP-97 lounge chairs by Percival Lafer comprises a solid wood structure with a single piece of a loose foam se...
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Cedar

Concrete Side Table "A" Abecedario Collection Studio Irvine for Forma&Cemento
By Marialaura Rossiello
Located in Rome, Lazio
Coffee table A is part of the Abecedario Collection and marks the beginning of a language in cement that will create a concrete alphabet made up by tables and stools casted through a...
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2010s Italian Brutalist End Tables

Materials

Concrete

Contemporary Shoji Wall Light with Oak Framing and Japanese Paper Sconce
By Louis Jobst
Located in London, GB
Inspired by Japanese shoji screens this minimal sconce has an intricate framework of solid oak and washi paper. The light is made up of 6 equal squares and sits flush to the wall. ...
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2010s British Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood, Oak, Paper

SHIMMER Large Round Mirror, by Patricia Urquiola from Glas Italia IN STOCK
By Patricia Urquiola, Glas Italia
Located in Macherio, IT
Shimmer Specchi mirror is shown here in the extralight glass. A series of mirrors in extralight glass. Made with refined processing techniques, a degrading shaded silvering mix and t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Mirror

Serpentine Vertical Ceramic Wall Sconce by Farrah Sit - Single or Mirrored Pair
By Farrah Sit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In this sandy slipcast ceramic wall sconce, generous curves are paired with crisp edges and the repetition of geometry to create a flow. The sconce snakes up and off the wall, a scul...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Textured Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass sconces with a smoke color to the textured glass and black glass sphere finials. The “stampato” glass is textured with ridges and is curved in design, making a superb de...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

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'Togo' Three Seat Sofa Set by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Signed
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
couch would be great for a conversation pit or sunken living room area. If you have a large den or game
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam

Yellow Leather 'Togo' Three Seat Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Signed
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Togo three-seat couch would be great for a conversation pit or sunken
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1990s French Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam

'Togo' Sectional Sofa Set by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Signed
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible Togo set which comprises of three pieces: a three-seat sofa, corner seat, and
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Ultrasuede, Foam

'Togo' Three-Piece Sectional Sofa Set by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Signed
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Togo sectional sofa set would be great for a conversation pit or sunken living
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam

'Togo' Three-Piece Sectional Sofa Set by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Signed
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sectional sofa set would be great for a conversation pit or sunken living room area. If you have a large den
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Foam, Ultrasuede

'Togo' Seven-Piece Sectional Sofa Set by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Signed
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ligne Roset, France. Signed with Ligne Roset labels. This set is comprised of a two loveseat sofas, 2
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Early 2000s French Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Ultrasuede, Foam

'Togo' Six-Piece Set by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in Emerald Green Velvet
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Timeless design and classic style make this extra large six piece Ligne Roset Togo sectional sofa set the
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Foam, Velvet

'Togo' Four-Piece Set by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in Emerald Green Velvet
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Timeless design and Classic style make this large four piece Ligne Roset Togo sectional sofa set the
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Foam

Original Production Togo Set by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in Grey Leather
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
home or creative studio. Measurements: Three Seat Sofa (Couch): H 28" x W 69" x D 40" x SH 15
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Foam, Leather

'Togo' Loveseat Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Signed
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
listings or contact us for details. Timeless design and classic style make this Togo settee sofa by
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Loveseats

Materials

Ultrasuede, Foam

Early Mario Bellini Amanta Table
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Miami, FL
, produced by C&B Italia. Wonderfully smooth with a molded gallery edge around the sunken top, it has a very
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Vintage 1960s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Early Mario Bellini Amanta Table
Early Mario Bellini Amanta Table
H 14.88 in W 48 in D 24.5 in
'Togo' Leather Loveseat by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Signed
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
leather Togo two-seat sofa couch by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset with Mid-Century Modern, Postmodern and
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Foam

Togo Loveseat by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in Emerald Green Velvet, Signed
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, France. This Togo loveseat sofa was completely restored with new high grade velvet upholstery in a
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Loveseats

Materials

Velvet, Foam

'Togo' Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Signed
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sectional living room set also available, comprised of a three seat sofa, two-seater loveseat and corner
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Foam

'Togo' Fireside Lounge Chair by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Signed
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
recently. *Note, we also have the matching loveseat sofa in another listing and in addition, one
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Loveseats

Materials

Ultrasuede, Foam

19th Century George IV the Living Skeleton 1825 Freak Show Advertisement
Located in Lowestoft, GB
posture of sitting, attenuated hands, sunken eyes, and meagre face, tend strongly to impress the mind of
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Antique 1820s English George IV Decorative Art

Materials

Art Glass, Softwood, Paper

Japanese Antique Black Wooden Box 1860s-1900s / Sofa Table Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
furniture. It is also recommended as a sofa table. This is black and beautiful. Why is it black? It is
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sofa Tables

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Black Wooden Box 1860s-1900s/Sofa Table Tansu Storage Wabi-Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
furniture. It is also recommended as a sofa table. This is black and beautiful. Why is it black? It is
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sofa Tables

Materials

Cedar

Lipstick Red Leather Togo Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Signed, 1980s
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredibly gorgeous lipstick red leather "Togo" Three Seat sofa by Michel Ducaroy in 1973 for Ligne
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

'Togo' Sectional Sofa Set by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Signed
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sectional sofa set would be great for a conversation pit or sunken living room area. If you have a large den
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Early 2000s French Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Ultrasuede, Foam

Bouclé 'Togo' Sectional Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Signed
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
three-seat couch, two-seat loveseat and corner seat with beautiful tufted folds which are the signature
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Foam

Las Vegas Custom Ordered 'Pool' Modular Sofa, by Colani including Reupholstery
By Luigi Colani, Rosenthal
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Febrik Gentle 2 fabric color code 0203 Extremely rare modular 'Pool' sofa by recently deceased German
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Vintage 1970s German Space Age Sectional Sofas

Materials

Wool, Canvas, Fiberglass, Foam, Rubber

Amazing Space Age 'Pool' Modular Sofa, Luigi Colani for Rosenthal Germany, 1970
By Luigi Colani, Rosenthal
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Extremely rare and huge modular 'Pool' sofa by recently deceased German Space Age designer pioneer
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Vintage 1970s German Space Age Sectional Sofas

Materials

Wool, Fiberglass, Foam, Rubber, Canvas

White Leather 'Togo' Three-Piece Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Signed
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Timeless design and classic style make this three piece sectional sofa set the perfect choice for any space
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2010s French Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam

'Togo' Eight-Piece Sectional Sofa Set by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Signed
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-seat couch, two-seat loveseat, 2 corner seats, 3 fireside lounge chairs and one ottoman. Timeless
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Early 2000s French Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Ultrasuede, Foam

'Togo' Five-Piece Sectional Sofa Set by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Signed
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ligne Roset Togo five piece sectional sofa set would be great for a conversation pit or sunken living
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Ultrasuede, Foam

Togo Sectional Five-Piece Set by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in Blue Leather
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sectional sofa set the perfect choice for any space. This set comprised of a three seat sofa, two-seat
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2010s French Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam

Togo Sectional Five-Piece Set by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in Black Leather
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
commercial project. Timeless design and classic style make this large five piece sectional sofa set the
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2010s French Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam

Togo Five-Piece Set by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in Emerald Green Velvet
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Timeless design and Classic style make this large five piece sectional sofa set the perfect choice for any
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Foam

Off-platform sale
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ligne Roset Togo five piece sectional sofa set would be great for a conversation pit or sunken living
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Ultrasuede, Foam

Off-platform sale
Off-platform sale
H 28 in W 52 in D 40 in
Off-platform sale
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ligne Roset Togo five piece sectional sofa set would be great for a conversation pit or sunken living
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Ultrasuede, Foam

Off-platform sale
Off-platform sale
H 28 in W 52 in D 40 in
Off-platform sale
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ligne Roset Togo five piece sectional sofa set would be great for a conversation pit or sunken living
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Ultrasuede, Foam

Off-platform sale
Off-platform sale
H 28 in W 52 in D 40 in
Brown Leather 'Togo' Loveseat Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Signed
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. This leather Togo sofa couch by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset with Mid-Century Modern, Postmodern and
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1990s French Modern Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Foam

'Togo' Loveseat and Lounge Chair Set by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Signed
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible Togo set which comprises of a loveseat sofa and fireside lounge chair was designed
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Ultrasuede, Foam

Zaccagnini Lamp in White with Gold Leaf, Italy, 1950s
By Ugo Zaccagnini
Located in Melbourne, AU
fabulous lamps for cocktail areas and sunken lounges, as lamp tables amid Milo Baughman sofas, or place two
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Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Gold Leaf, Brass

Coffee Table Alveo in Burl Wood by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Rizzo. The table is designe with entertaining in mind and it features a sunken dry bar in brass as well
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20th Century Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

'Pool' Modular Sofa, by Colani , Price Includes Reupholstery & choice of color
By Rosenthal, Luigi Colani
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Extremely rare and huge modular 'Pool' sofa by recently deceased German Space Age design pioneer
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Vintage 1970s German Space Age Sectional Sofas

Materials

Wool, Canvas, Fiberglass, Foam, Rubber

Large Edwardian Light Brown Leather Three Seater Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Sherborne, GB
A very comfortable eight foot Edwardian chesterfield sofa, upholstered in supple light brown
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Sofas

Materials

Leather

A Regency Rosewood Sofa/games Table By Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in New York, NY
checkerboard to one side and revealing a sunken backgammon surface, over a frieze with two brass paneled
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Antique 19th Century British Sofa Tables

Materials

Brass

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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.