Art Deco Three-seater club sofa - France, 1930s
Located in London, GB
A sloping back, generous cushioning and curved armrests define this French 1930s Art Deco sofa. Newly reupholstered in a plush long-pile alpaca and mohair velvet, the sofa is in go...
Mohair
Danish Art Deco or Early Midcentury Sofa with Open Wooden Armrests, 1930's
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb Danish late Art Deco early midcentury sofa from the late 1930's or early 1940s with spring cushions and beautiful open armrests and legs carved in solid Cuban mahogany with gr...
Wool, Mahogany
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Glamorous Hollywood Regency Mid Century Art Deco Sectional Sofa c 1930s/1950s
Located in New York, NY
Incredible sumptuous Hollywood Regency, Art Deco, midcentury sectional sofa, newly reupholstered in gray/green mohair. The sofa consists of three sections, two straight pieces, each ...
Metal
Albert Fournier Art Deco Loveseat, Macassar Ebony, Mohair, 1930s
By Albert Fournier
Located in Queens, NY
Art Deco French macassar ebony veneer loveseat / settee / sofa with flaired side arms and shaped back resting on a platform base and upholstered in off-white mohair with a removeable...
Macassar
Danish 1940s Banana Style Barrel Low Club or Lounge Chair
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Comfortable, exuberant, and superbly made Danish lounge chair perfectly capturing the essence of 1940s Danish design bridging the the period between the Art Deco and the midcentury p...
Wool, Mohair, Beech
Mohair Art Deco Danish Banana Sofa
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Wilton, CT
This outstanding Art Deco Danish banana sofa from the 1930s is upholstered in imported mohair fabric.
Mohair
Early 1930s Danish Deco Mohair Sofa Settee
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Oakland, CA
Early 1930s curved back settee in manner of Flemming Lassen, crafted of a solid wood frame with eight-way hand tied copper springs and horsehair and cotton padding, newly upholstered...
Mohair, Wood
1930s Danish Curved Sofa in Original Mohair
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Oakland, CA
Early 1930s curved back sofa in the original mohair fabric with brass tacks along outer edge, eight-way hand tied springs on solid constructed frame. Excellent original condition.
Mohair
Danish Art Deco Velvet Serpentine Sofa, 1930s.
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Skive Møbelfabrik, Fritz Hansen
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Art Deco Velvet Serpentine Sofa, 1930s. Gorgeous Scandinavian three-seater sofa in green mohair velour upholstery with serpentine front.
Velvet, Beech
Swedish Art Deco Birch and Satinwood Sofa in Donghia Wool Mohair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very special Deco sofa beautifully crafted in dark flame birch with golden satinwood inlay. Completely restored and newly upholstered in Donghia's plush "Basketweave" wool mohair ...
Satinwood
Edward Wormley 1st-Generation "Oasis" Curved Sofa for Dunbar in Mohair
By Edward Wormley
Located in Coronado, CA
This magnificently chic and uber rare 1st-generation "Oasis" sofa was designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in the 1930s. The elegant curved form sits atop 6 hand carved, solid, maho...
Mohair, Mahogany
Jules Leleu three seater sofa mohair velvet 1940s
By Jules Leleu
Located in Paris, IDF
This beautiful sofa designed by Jules Leleu around 1945 embodies the smooth lines of the art deco living room sets that came on the market in the early 1930s.
Velvet
Danish 1930s Boesen and Lassen Style Tufted Club Sofa in Green Leather
By Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare Danish club sofa in green leather with tufted back and seats in a greenish yellow mohair fabric in the style of Flemming Lassen produced in Denmark likely around the mid-1930s.
Leather, Mahogany
c.1940 French Art Deco Moustache Back Settee
Located in Highwood, IL
Intriquing Vintage French Art Deco moustache back settee with it's original mustard colored mohair upholstery. Settee's such as this are very well known to Americans as Club Furnitur...
Mohair
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H 30.32 in W 122.05 in D 39.38 in
Danish Cabinetmaker 'Banana' Sofa Slagelse Møbelværk Attributed, Denmark, 1940s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in London, GB
Crafted in the 1940s by Danish cabinetmakers, the banana sofa is not only a staple of that era but also finds itself emulated in later trends. The sofa’s alluring organic curves form...
Sheepskin, Wood
Spectacular Art Deco Sofa Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Three piece deco set in mohair. Two large arm chairs and long sofa with blue and red mohair upholstery. Lovely scallop and tufted detailing. chairs - 39w 45d 30 sofa - 85w 41d 3...
"Elodie" Sofa in Deep Teal Faux Mohair by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
With its deep seat, soft back cushion, and swooping arms, it balances luxury and modernity, evoking the voluptuous silhouettes Royère favored. The sofa's sculptural form and refined ...
Oak, Walnut
Jules Leleu pair of club armchairs mohair velvet 1940s
By Jules Leleu
Located in Paris, IDF
This beautiful pair of armchairs designed by Jules Leleu around 1945 embodies the smooth lines of the art deco club chairs that came on the market in the early 1930s.
Velvet
Jules Leleu pair of club armchairs white mohair velvet 1940s
By Jules Leleu
Located in Paris, IDF
This beautiful pair of armchairs designed by Jules Leleu around 1945 embodies the smooth lines of the art deco club chairs that came on the market in the early 1930s.
Velvet
Danish 1940s Banana Style Low Club or Lounge Chair in Original Mohair
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Comfortable, exuberant, and superbly made Danish lounge chair perfectly capturing the essence of 1940s Danish design bridging the Art Deco period and the midcentury style. These type...
Mohair
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H 26 in W 33.5 in D 31 in
Danish 1940s Banana Style Curved Tub Club Chair with Channel Back in Red Mohair
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
This supercool 1940s Danish curved club chair is actually a match to the Danish curved or banana form sofas made in the 1930s-1940s. The sofas and chairs were very popular coming out...
Mohair, Beech
Danish 1940s Banana Style Barrel Low Club or Lounge Chair
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Comfortable, exuberant, and superbly made Danish lounge chair perfectly capturing the essence of 1940s Danish design bridging the the period between the Art Deco and the midcentury p...
Mohair, Wool, Beech
1930's Danish Deco Sofa in Original Green Mohair
Located in Oakland, CA
Amazing 1930s Danish Deco button-tufted settee upholstered in the original olive-green mohair. The settee is finely crafted with a solid wood frame, eight-way hand-tied copper spring...
Mohair, Wood
1930s Mohair and Carved Wood Sofa, Carved Lion Motif
By Nemmer
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wonderful high style Art Deco sofa, made in in 1930s, retain original blue and mohair fabric upholstery, in need of repair, heavily carved mahogany wood frames, amazing carved lions ...
Mahogany, Mohair
Classic American Art Deco Fuchsia (pink) Mohair Channel Back Sofa
By Gio Ponti
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic American Art Deco Fuchsia (pink) Mohair Channel Sofa c.late 1930s early 1940's...
Mohair, Walnut
Danish 1940s Sofa in Mohair Fabric and Carved Wood Details
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Danish late Art Deco style sofa curved probably made in the late 1930's or early 1940's.
Mohair, Elm
Art Deco Streamline Mohair Sofa and Club Chairs Suite
Located in Hanover, MA
Authentic Art Deco seating suite including a 3-seat sofa and pair of club chairs upholstered in two-tone apricot and beige/peach mohair. Top and front of arms are trimmed in carved w...
Mohair, Walnut
Pair of 1930s Mohair and Carved Wood Lounge Chairs Carved Lion Motif
By Nemmer
Located in Buffalo, NY
His and Hers lounge, club chairs, High style Art Deco, made in in 1930s, retain original blue and red mohair fabric upholstery, in need of repair, heavily carved mahogany wood frames...
Mahogany, Mohair
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H 34 in W 16 in D 20 in
Set of Four Art Deco Aluminum and Mohair Dining Chairs by Warren McArthur - Rare
By Warren McArthur
Located in San Diego, CA
Super rare set of four art deco aluminum and mohair dining chairs with hockey puck feet by Warren McArthur, circa late 1930s.
Aluminum
Danish 1940s Viggo Boesen Style Club Chair in Beech and Mohair
By Fritz Hansen, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
1940s Danish curved chair is an actually match the Danish curved or banana form sofas as they are also called. The sofas and chairs were very popular coming out of the 1930s and into...
Mohair, Beech
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H 27 in W 34.25 in D 29 in
Pair of 1940s Danish Low Club or Lounge Chairs in the Style of Lassen or Boesen
By Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Incredibly comfortable, exuberant, and superbly made pair of Danish lounge chairs perfectly capturing the essence of 1940s Danish design coming out of the Art Deco era and into the m...
Mohair, Beech
Art Deco Style Sofa Set in Two-Toned Mohair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Based in the prestigious Pacific Design Center, Jazz produced very fine quality Art Deco Revival furnishings. This three piece set was finished in two colors of mohair, typical of or...
Mohair, Upholstery
French Leather & Mohair Sofa
Located in Woodbury, CT
Fabulous Art Deco three-seater buttonback sofa in original leather. The 3 seat cushions and 2 accent pillows have been redone in yummy chocolate mohair. Sculptural deco arms and a ...
Leather, Mohair
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