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Vintage 70s Bench Seat Sofa Newly Upholstered in Chartreuse Crypton Fabric
By Billy Baldwin
Located in Portage, MI
Vintage 70s parsons style sofa with a chinoiserie feel. Has great modern lines and tufted bench
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Lovely Hollywood Regency Dorothy Draper style Carved Wood Bench
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely Hollywood Regency Dorothy Draper style carved wood bench. Well crafted carved fruitwood
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Fabulous American Craftsman Carved Free Edge Bench Mid-century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous American craftsman carved free edge walnut bench. I sure wish i could find a signature on
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Rattan Bench - French Design, 1970s
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
vintage rattan bench, an authentic piece from the early 70s. Carefully selected in the picturesque
Category
Vintage 1970s French Bohemian Benches
Materials
Bamboo
Charlotte Perriand Cansado Bench, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand, Steph Simon
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bench designed by Charlotte Perriand.
Edited by Steph Simon.
Provenance: Cansado, Mauritania
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Charlotte Perriand Cansado Bench, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand, Steph Simon
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
seen in the 1953 chair "Synthe'se des Arts."
The bench measures D 70 cm x W 260 cm x H 24 cm, and is
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Charlotte Perriand Cansado Bench, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand, Steph Simon
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bench designed by Charlotte Perriand.
Edited by Steph Simon.
Provenance: Cansado, Mauritania
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Charlotte Perriand Cansado Bench, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand, Steph Simon
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bench designed by Charlotte Perriand.
Edited by Steph Simon.
Provenance: Cansado, Mauritania
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Charlotte Perriand Cansado Bench, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand, Steph Simon
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bench designed by Charlotte Perriand.
Edited by Steph Simon.
Provenance: Cansado, Mauritania
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Charlotte Perriand Cansado Bench, circa 1950
By Steph Simon, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bench designed by Charlotte Perriand.
Edited by Steph Simon.
Provenance: Cansado, Mauritania
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Set of French Pine Wood Benches, 1960s
Located in Echt, NL
Set of French pine wood benches in very good condition.
Made of solid pine wood slats which are
Category
20th Century French Rustic Benches
Materials
Wood, Pine
Contemporary Bench 'Studio' by Norr11, Barnum Bouclé 24
By Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
Contemporary Bench 'Studio' by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Measures: W. 120
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Bouclé, Foam
Contemporary Bench 'Studio' by Norr11, Barnum Bouclé 1
By Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
Contemporary Bench 'Studio' by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Measures: W. 120
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Bouclé, Foam
Contemporary Bench 'Studio' by Norr11, Leather Spectrum Mineral
By Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
Contemporary Bench 'Studio' by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Measures: W. 120
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Foam
Pair of 19th Century Italian Window Benches or Settees
Located in Rome, IT
This extraordinary and finely carved benches with original gilding.
It's part of an eleven piece s
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Benches
Materials
Giltwood
Chrome Bench with Magenta Pink Seat Milo Baughman Style
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
A chrome bench with upholstered magenta pink seat, '60s '70s Modern / Hollywood Regency style
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Benches
Materials
Chrome
Pair of pine benches, " Chalet " style France circa 1970
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
"Chalet" furniture produces in France from the 50's till the 70's
The most famous example of this type of
Category
Vintage 1960s Minimalist Benches
Materials
Pine
Pair of 19th Century Italian Window Benches or Settees
Located in Rome, IT
This extraordinary and finely carved benches with original gilding.
It's part of an eleven piece s
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Benches
Materials
Giltwood
Brutalist Design Hand Crafted Solid Oak Bench, Belgium 1960's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
, 1960's / 70's period. Solid oak constrcuted heavy bench with thick beams and solid slabs of oak wood
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Brutalist Benches
Materials
Oak
Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern Cansado Bench, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand, Steph Simon
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bench designed by Charlotte Perriand.
Edited by Steph Simon.
Provenance: Cansado, Mauritania
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern Cansado Bench, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand, Steph Simon
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bench designed by Charlotte Perriand.
Edited by Steph Simon.
Provenance: Cansado, Mauritania
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Set of French Artisan Benches in Solid Elm Wood, 1960s
Located in Echt, NL
Set of impressive artisan benches in very good original condition.
These benches are made of a
Category
20th Century Brutalist Benches
Materials
Wood, Elm
STUNNING FULLY RESTORED ViNTAGE HAND LEATHER STITCHED SPANISH IRON WINDOW BENCH
Located in GB
and very rare hand dyed vintage circa 1960's Spanish leather stitched woven bench or window seat
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Iron
H 24.81 in W 49.22 in D 22.05 in
Pair of 19th Century Italian Gilt-Wood Window Benches or Settees
Located in Rome, IT
This extraordinary and finely carved benches with original gilding.
It's part of an eleven piece s
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Benches
Materials
Giltwood
Spiros Zakas Vintage Rare Smoked Lucite Bend Bench, Off White Upholstery Cushion
By Spiros Zakas
Located in North Miami, FL
the 60's and 70's preferred to bend sheets of plastic into frames instead of glueing pieces together
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Lucite
H 19.5 in W 31.5 in D 28 in
Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern Wood Metal Cansado Bench, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bench designed by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1950.
Edited by Steph Simon (France)
Wood, metal
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
H 9.06 in W 74.81 in D 27.56 in
Long "Krobo" Table/Bench in Rosewood by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway, 1960
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Deland, FL
Modern Design movement throughout the 60's and 70's. In 1946 Afdal graduated from the National Academy of
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
H 13.25 in W 79 in D 14.5 in
Scandinavian Modern Solid Pine Bench by Fröseke, Furniture Maker in Sweden, 1970s
By Fröseke 2
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This bench and hall storage is made in solid pine and produced in Sweden at Fröseke Fruniture
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Pine
H 15.75 in W 37.41 in D 15.75 in
3 seater bench by Dominque Prevot & Jean-Luch Favriau for Édition France Design
By France Design S. A., Dominique Prevot, Prevost & Favriau
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
this 3-seater bench was designed around 1970 by dominique prevot and jean-luc favriau and produced
Category
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Benches
Materials
Fiberglass
H 33.47 in W 68.12 in D 23.04 in
vintage waiting room sofa sofa 2 seater with table
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
vintage waiting room sofa | sofa | 2-seater with table
period | 70s
designs | unknown
conditions
Category
Vintage 1970s European Benches
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel
Limited Edition USM NEW Uptown blue Central Lounge by Ben Ganz in STOCK
By Usm Haller
Located in New York, NY
DOWNTOWN PINK.
DIMENSIONS:
L 71 IN / 180 CM
H 11.5 IN / 29 CM (WITHOUT CUSHION)
D 28 IN / 70 CM
USM
Category
2010s Swiss Benches
Materials
Steel
H 11.42 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Limited Edition New Usm Soho Yellow Central Lounge by Ben Ganz in Stock
By Usm Haller
Located in New York, NY
11.5 IN / 29 CM (WITHOUT CUSHION)
D 28 IN / 70 CM
USM NYC BY BEN GANZ IS MADE FROM POWDER COATED
Category
2010s Swiss Benches
Materials
Steel
H 11.42 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Limited Edition NEW USM Downtown Pink Central Lounge by Ben Ganz in STOCK
By Usm Haller
Located in New York, NY
11.5 IN / 29 CM (WITHOUT CUSHION)
D 28 IN / 70 CM
USM NYC BY BEN GANZ IS MADE FROM POWDER COATED
Category
2010s Swiss Benches
Materials
Steel
H 11.42 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Mid-century slatbench by Walter Antonis for Spectrum mid 70's
By Walter Antonis
Located in BREDA, NL
Slat bench from the ‘Passe-Par-Tout’ series designed by Walter Antonis for Spectrum, 1970s. Well
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Pair of 70's Italian ceiling lights in Murano glass Gino Sarfatti style - G723 -
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of vintage Italian ceiling lights from the 70's created in the style of Gino Sarfatti's work
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
H 19.69 in Dm 27.56 in
Pair Milo Baughman Style Square Upholstered Bench Stools Mid-century
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
LOVELY PAIR OF MILO BAUGHMAN STYLE UPHOLSTERED ZEBRA STOOLS. THE UPHOLSTERY IS QUITE NICE AND HIGH END. THE FABRIC WAS DONE ABOUT 10 YEARS AGO AND STILL LOOK NEW. THESE ARE SURE T...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Vintage Pine Wood Chairs or Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 70s solid pine wood chairs. Can be used as dining chairs, hallway bench, accent chair, or
Category
Vintage 1970s Chairs
Materials
Pine
Bench - aluminum contemporary modern abstract geometric sculpture
By Henk van Putten
Located in Doetinchem, NL
Bench (work no. HVP01145) is a small size contemporary modern abstract geometric aluminum sculpture
Category
1990s Constructivist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
H 3.15 in W 8.27 in D 3.15 in
John and Yoko on a bench in Central Park, 1980
By Allan Tannenbaum
Located in White Plains, NY
'John and Yoko on a bench in Central Park,' 1980 by famed American photographer, Allan Tannenbaum
Category
1980s Photorealist Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Pine Wood Bench/Console Table by Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Savværk, Denmark
By Hirtshals Sawmill, Rainer Daumiller
Located in Echt, NL
Pine Wood Bench / Console Table by Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Savværk, Denmark 1970s
Large
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Wood, Pine
H 16.54 in W 78.75 in D 19.69 in
Bench Pair Parkland Teak Inscribed poem God's Garden Dorothy Frances Gurney
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare pair of early/mid-20th century, weathered, teak, garden benches. The back rails carved with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Country Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Teak
H 37.41 in W 60.24 in D 23.63 in
Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Rare "Generation" Sculpture 1970s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
engraved bronze and pewter with enamel cloisonne by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, 1970’s (signed, “Phillip K
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
1955, Ilmari Tapiovaara, Pirkka Table with; Red Brown Wooden Top
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
, Space Age, Midcentury Design, Postwar, Sixties, Seventies, 60s, 70s, 60’s, 70’s, Verner Panton, Joe
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern White Wooden Wardrobe Set by Carlo de Carli for Fiarm, 1970s
By Carlo De Carli, Fiarm
Located in Vienna, AT
wardrobe set in white lacquered wood by the Italian Designer Carlo de Carli, produced for Fiarm in the 70s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Chrome
H 33.86 in W 24.81 in D 15.36 in
1970 Modern Orange Chenille Tuxedo Sofa Rolled Arms Stratford Division Futorian
Located in Topeka, KS
foam filled cushions, 1 foam bench seat cushion with button detail, 2 arm covers, and round tapered
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Plastic, Foam
H 29 in W 86 in D 35 in
Guillerme & Chambron, Set of 3 Tile-Topped Nesting Tables, France, Midcentury
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Vienna, AT
and 70s. The company’s output served as a model for a vast field of livable contemporaneous design
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Oak, Ceramic
H 20 in W 23.6 in D 13 in
Pleased to Meet You Again
Located in North Adams, MA
Writers’ Bench at 149th Street and Grand Concourse.
Founded by Stefan Eins in 1978, Fashion Moda began
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Figurative Prints
Materials
Screen
Blond oak center table or dining table by Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison
By Robert Guillerme, Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Los Angeles, CA
50s, 60s and 70s. The company’s output served as a model of livable contemporary design.
The soul of
Category
Vintage 1960s French Modern Center Tables
Materials
Oak
H 29 in W 54 in D 42 in
Lauren Hutton - fashion portrait with photographer, fine art photography, 1975
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
authenticity from the gallery.
Lauren Hutton was a Supermodel in the 70s. This image, created by Arthur Elgort
Category
1970s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
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H 16 in W 20 in
Set of Lounge Chairs by Douglas Deeds for Architectural Fiberglass Co, 1972
By Douglas Deeds, Architectural Fiberglass
Located in Echt, NL
part of the original range of fibreglass furniture which included planters, benches, stools and tables
Category
20th Century American Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Carbon Fiber
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Oil Painting by Well Known Cartoonist and Illustrator Upper East Side, Manhattan
By Sandy Huffaker
Located in Surfside, FL
in Raleigh, NC and syndicated during the early 70's. Today, syndicated in 750 publications 3-times a
Category
20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Guillerme & Chambron Oak Side Table or Night Stand, France, 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in London, GB
50s, 60s and 70s. The company’s output served as a model for a vast field of livable contemporaneous
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Side Magazine Table Oak Wood with Tiles, circa 1960
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Vienna, AT
50s, 60s and 70s. The company’s output served as a model for a vast field of livable contemporaneous
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Oak
H 15.74 in W 51 in D 17.7 in
Guillerme et Chambron, Set of Six Oak & Straw Dining Chairs, France, Mid-Century
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in New York, NY
also left an indelible stamp on design of the 50s, 60s and 70s. The company’s output served as a model
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Straw
H 34 in W 18 in D 17 in
Guillerme et Chambron, Banquette Grand Repos, Two-Seater Settee, Circa 1960
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
50s, 60s and 70s. The company’s output served as a model for a vast field of livable contemporaneous
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Catherine, Sofa with Winged Arms, France, Mid-Century
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
50s, 60s and 70s. The company’s output served as a model for a vast field of livable contemporaneous
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Chaise Véronique, Set of Four Side Chairs, France, C 1970
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in New York, NY
50s, 60s and 70s. The company’s output served as a model for a vast field of livable contemporaneous
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
H 31 in W 19 in D 18.75 in
Guillerme et Chambron, Set of Six Oak Dining Chairs, France, c. 1950
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
also left an indelible stamp on design of the 50s, 60s and 70s. The company’s output served as a model
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Upholstery
Guillerme & Chambron, Set of 3 Tile-Topped Nesting Tables, France, Midcentury
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in New York, NY
the twentieth century, it also left an indelible stamp on design of the 50s, 60s and 70s. The
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Oak
H 19.5 in W 23.5 in D 13.25 in
Guillerme et Chambron, Pair of Ebonized Oak Armchairs, France, Mid-Century
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
50s, 60s and 70s. The company’s output served as a model for a vast field of livable contemporaneous
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
H 40.25 in W 35 in D 36.5 in
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- What do you wear to a 70s party?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021In order to dress for a ‘70s party, it is important to dress in the styles of the day. Namely, opt for bell-bottom jeans, polyester tops, shirts and jackets with wide lapels, peasant tops and halter tops. Additionally, choose bright colors and patterns such as tie-dye.
- What are 70s boots called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022From crinkle boots to platform boots, there were many different styles of boot found in the 1970s. One of the most popular and famous styles from the time was the go-go boot which first rose to prominence in the 60s. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage boots from the 1970s from some of the world’s top boutiques.
- Are platform shoes from the 70s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, platform shoes are not from the ‘70s. Platform shoes have been around for centuries, with origins in Greek theater. Salvatore Ferragamo popularized the footwear again in the 1930s with his rainbow-soled design. Find vintage and contemporary platform shoes from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021The sunglasses that were popular in the 70s were those that were large and often square in shape. A popular 70s style was the aviator style. Many of the 70s style glasses were characterized by colored lenses and funky frames. Shop 1970s sunglasses and other vintage sunglasses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Many kinds of skirts were popular in the 1970s, including denim skirts, A-line skirts, and peasant skirts. Earth tones, pastels, and wildly colorful patterns were common styles of the 70s. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a wide collection of vintage 1970s skirts from some of the world’s top boutiques.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the maxi dress was very popular in the 1970s. This was a strange transitional era for women’s clothing as they left behind more modest clothing and embraced a risque approach to style. This meant that in the 1970s maxi dresses sat alongside miniskirts in the same closet. Shop a collection of 1970’s-inspired vintage clothing from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024There are a few options for how you should dress for a ’70s party. You can go for the hippie look with dramatic bell-bottoms, fringed jackets and vests and embroidered blouses, or try a sporty look by pairing a vintage tee with high-waisted, button-fly flared jeans and clogs or platform shoes. For a straight-from-the-disco aesthetic, look for surplice and halter dresses decked out in sequins. Men can make a 1970s-inspired statement with a leisure suit or bell-bottoms matched with a turtleneck. Aviator sunglasses are great accessories for both men and women. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of 1970s apparel and accessories.
- Was velvet used in the 1970s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Yes, 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.
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- What is a Windsor bench?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Windsor bench is typically a two-seater chair built with solid wood and round-tenoned legs with seats that are a shallow dish or saddle shape for comfort. Windsor chairs grew in popularity during the 16th century with the design being fashioned after wheel spokes. Shop a selection of Windor-style seating on 1stDibs.
- What is a waterfall bench?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A waterfall bench is a bench that has rounded corners, which gives the illusion that the lines of the seating solution flow like water. Waterfall benches and other waterfall furniture were popular during the 1930s and 40s. Shop a collection of waterfall furniture on 1stDibs.
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Fred Rigby’s Modular Seating Can Be Configured in So Many Handy Ways
The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.
This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
Learn Why Designer Maarten Baas Set This Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chair on Fire
What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.
Eileen Gray’s Famed Cliffside Villa in the South of France Is Returned to Its Modernist Glory
After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.
Light and Dwell Brings Elegance and Ease to an Oregon Wine Country Estate
Molly Kidd lets her affection for France shine through in a new-build home that has the character of a centuries-old villa but still feels light and fresh.
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American Lucite Ottomans and Poufs
Brazilian Midcentury Teak Coffee Table
Charlotte Perriand For Les Arcs Bench
Dutch Slat Bench
Kelvin And Phillip Coffee Table
Late 20th Century Bronze Benches
Phillip And Kelvin Laverne Coffee Table
Starck Vitra Louis
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Yellow European Benches
Gio Ponti Wardrobe
Grete Jalk Teak Side Table
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Hollywood Style Pink Velvet