1930's Tufted Settee
Sold|$3,800
1930's Tufted Settee
Located in New York, NY
1030's Tufted Settee
Sold|$3,800
1930's Tufted Settee
Located in New York, NY
1030's Tufted Settee
Circa 1930s Spanish Oak Barrel Sofa in Leather
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A very unusual and with a great colour, circa 1930s Spanish Sofa, having been converted from wine
Sold|$2,975
Antique 1930s Wicker Sofa and Pair of Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
A very charming antique 1930s woven wicker lounge group, includes a three-seat sofa and a pair of
Sold|$3,500
Little 1930s Curved Italian Sofa
Located in Milan, IT
Little 1930s Curved Italian Sofa upholsted with Rubelli velvet
Metal
Sold|$4,500
1930s French Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Nashville, TN
Great Patina on this 1930s French Chesterfield Sofa. Original Leather left as is.
Leather
Sold|$4,200
1930s French Leather Club Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1930s French Club Sofa with Mustache Back, Piping and Stud Detail - all original except for
1930s Signed Monterey Sofa with New Leather Upholstery
Located in Pasadena, CA
Signed Monterey sofa with new leather upholstery. Restored finish.
1930s Signed Monterey Sofa with New Leather Upholstery
Located in Pasadena, CA
Signed Monterey sofa with new leather upholstery. Restored finish.
Sold|$15,800
Frits Henningsen Neoclassical Sofa, 1930s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Hudson, NY
Three seat sofa designed and made by Danish cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen, walnut and original wool
A French Two Seater Sofa With Painted Frame 1930s
Located in London, GB
A French Two Seater Sofa With Painted Frame and Gilded Detail 1930s
Danish Cabinetmaker's Curved Three-Seat Sofa in Sheepskin, 1930s
Located in Sylacauga, AL
A Danish cabinetmaker's graceful curved three-seat sofa with beech legs, reupholstered in short
Sheepskin, Beech
1930s-1940s Danish Small-Scale Banana Form Sofa
Located in Hudson, NY
Danish small 1930s-1940s banana form sofa in red upholstery. The sofa raised on beechwood legs.
Sold|$5,200
Stylish 1930's Borne Settee
Located in San Francisco, CA
This style of seating originated in France, in the 1850's, this one is from circa 1930's. It's been
Fabric, Wood
1930s Signed Red Monterey Red Sofa with One Drop Arm
Located in Pasadena, CA
Circa 1930's Monterey red couch with one drop arm. Signed. Finish was restored years ago. 103.75
Danish Banana Form Sofa on Birch Legs, circa 1930s
Located in Hudson, NY
Danish 1930s-1940s banana form upholstered sofa on birch legs.
Upholstery, Birch
1930s Traditional Upholstered Ecru Camelback Sofa
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Classic camelback sofa. Custom upholstered in a muted chevron pattern, the fine curves are
Fabric, Wood
French Art Deco Coffee or Sofa Table from the 1930s
Located in Raalte, NL
Lovely designed French Art Deco coffee table from the 1930s and is veneered with walnut and
Danish Art Deco Curved Sofa, 1930s, Updated Navy Velvet Upholstery
Located in Hudson, NY
One of the earliest versions of the curved or "banana" sofas began in Denmark from the 1930s
Velvet
Czechoslovakian Art Deco Walnut Storage Sofa, 1930s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
A unique Art Deco storage sofa made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1930s. This elegant piece
Wood
Ole Wanscher Sofa in Mohair for A. J. Iversen, Denmark, 1930s
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Sylacauga, AL
Luscious three-seat Ole Wanscher sofa with button-fitted back for A. J. Iversen. Mahogany legs
Mahogany, Mohair
Tubular Steel Couch / Daybed by Robert Slezak, 1930s
By Up Závody, Robert Slezák
Located in Prague, CZ
Functionalism tubular steel couch designed by Robert Slezak, Czech Republic, 1930s, tubular steel
Steel
Sold|$5,204
Pair of 1930s French Art Deco Curved Sofas
By Rhulmann
Located in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Pair of 1930s Art Deco sofas designed and manufactured in France. Ebonised curved frame
Fabric, Mahogany, Plywood, Wood
Attributed to Jindrich Halabala Sofa Art Deco, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Basel, CH
Attributed to Jindrich Halabala sofa manufactured in the 1930s in the Czech Republic. Art Deco sofa
Metal
1930s Hand-Painted Monterey Sofa with Drop Arm in Old Wood Finish
Located in Pasadena, CA
Early Monterey couch with great original old wood finish and side drop arm. Wrought iron strapping
Sold|$9,500
1930s Danish Cabinetmaker Corner Sofa
Located in Hudson, NY
Danish modern corner sofa.
Wood
Art Deco P.E.L. Cantilever Chrome Sofa, for Odeon Cinemas circa 1930s
By Serge Chermayeff
Located in Edinburgh, Scotland
opened in the early 1930's, notably the Muswell Hill Odeon, designed by George Coles. This sofa offers a
Steel, Chrome
Swedish Art Deco Carved Paneled Sofa with Claw Feet by Eugen Hoglund, 1930s
Located in Richmond, VA
-upholstery. This sofa is extremely comfortable. Eugene Höglund for Vetlanda, Sweden, circa 1930.
Chrome Bauhaus Sofa, 1930s, Attribute to Hynek Gottwald, Bohemia
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Bielsko Biala, slaskie
Chrome Bauhaus sofa, 1930s, Attribute to Hynek Gottwald, Bohemia. Chrome defects.
Metal
Streamline Chromed Steel and Green Synthetic Leather Sofa, 1930s
Located in Lisboa, PT
Beautiful chromed steel and synthetic leather sofa created in the early 1930s. New chromed steel
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Ocher Velvet 2-Seat Sofa, 1930s
Located in Savona, IT
Italian-made sofa produced in the 1930s. Padded wooden structure lined with ocher-colored velvet
Velvet, Wood
Sold|$12,750
Pair French 1930's Canapes
Located in Houston, TX
Handsome pair of French small canapes.Newly upholstered in linen.
Vintage Czech Chrome Sofa by Robert Slezak for Slezak, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Bielsko Biala, slaskie
This original sofa was produced by Robert Slezak during the 1930s. The original condition has not
Chrome
1930s Bauhaus Steel Tube Sofa Bed by Mücke & Melder, Czechoslovakia
By Mücke & Melder
Located in Berlin, DE
This three-seat sofa with bedding box was produced by the Czech company Mücke & Melder in the 1930s
Steel
1930s Bauhaus Sofa, New Upholstery, Anthracite Fabric, Tubulair Steel Frame
Located in Karlsruhe, DE
A lovingly restored Classic: Straight-lined daybed made of an original 1930s bed with steel tube
Steel
Alvar Aalto Sofa Daybed Mod 63 by Wohnbedarf, Switzerland, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto, Wohnbedarf
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Nice steel tube lounge sofa by Alvar Aalto for Wohnbedarf, Switzerland. This sofa comes from the
Steel
Austrian Art Deco Black Walnut Veneered Barrel Back Sofa, 1930s
Located in Firenze, IT
by a scalloped frame with a wavy wood crest and triangle shaped legs. The sofa is in solid wood black
Velvet, Walnut
Czech Chrome Art Deco Sofa by Robert Slezak of the 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Bielsko Biala, slaskie
Czech chrome Art Deco sofa by Robert Slezak of the 1930s. Unique, beautiful combination of chrome
Chrome
Sold|$3,000
Leather Deco Sofa
Located in Savannah, GA
Pleasingly worn 1930s French Deco two-seat sofa with original leather.
Leather
1930's Bronze Bench from Chicago Train Station
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fabulous solid bronze bench. Originally from a Chicago train station.
Bronze
Sold|$22,000
Jacob Kjaer Leather Sofa
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, leather sofa, chesterfield, vintage aged leather, niger leather, mahogany, 1930’s, 19th century, English
Mahogany
Sold|$16,000
Custom Sofa from the Vanderbilt Estate
Located in New York, NY
1930's Custom Sofa from the Estate of Amy Vanderbilt. Elaborate Hand Tied Spring System in Seat
Burl, Upholstery
Sold|$6,800
Swedish Sofa with Gilt Scarab Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930s Swedish Sofa with new Belgian Linen Burlap Upholstery. Hand Carved Base with Gilt carved
Wood, Upholstery, Linen
Sold|$4,800
Classic Navy Blue Leather Sofa
Located in Baltimore, MD
Classic Hollywood Regency Navy Blue Leather Sofa. Circa 1930's-1940's. Very heavy and well made
Brass
Rare Monterey Sofa with Attractive Floral Painting
By Monterey Furniture
Located in Pasadena, CA
Monterey sofa, circa 1930s. Original paint and upholstery.
Banana Formed Sofa by Danish Furniture Design
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Kobenhavn S, DK
1930s. The sofa is newly refurbished with a very nice and carefully upholstered fur. We ship this
A Lacquered Parchement Day Bed. Art Decó, París 1930
Located in Madrid, ES
A lacquered parchment day bed. Art Decó, París 1930.
Sold|$5,500
1930s Wing Arm Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite Sofa with Unusual Wing at the Front of the Arm. Camelback. Newly Upholstered in a Polished
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold|$6,800
1930s Italian Boudoir Banquette
Located in San Francisco, CA
Exceptional Italian boudoir banquette in cranberry satin with cream piping and decoration.
Wood
Sold|$7,600
Pair of Small Knole Sofas, 57" Long
Located in Essex, MA
A well proportioned pair of Knole sofas, circa 1930s, each with adjustable arms which fold down to
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Gilbert Rohde Sofa Settee Two-Seat Art Deco Streamline, circa 1930
By Gilbert Rohde, Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Gilbert Rohde for Heywood-Wakefield, a stunning rare two-seat Art Deco Streamline sofa, circa 1930s
Bentwood
Gilbert Rohde for Heywood Wakefield Sofa Settee Two-Seat Art Deco Streamline
By Heywood-Wakefield Co., Gilbert Rohde
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Gilbert Rohde for Heywood-Wakefield, a stunning rare two-seat Art Deco Streamline sofa, circa 1930s
Bentwood
Fritz & Soren Hansen Sofa , Denmark 1930
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a beautiful 1930's danish sofa by designer soren & fritz hansen.
Leather, Wood
Sold|$3,512
Mid 20th Century, Danish Banana Sofa
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bristol, GB
A 1930's Banana Sofa from Denmark, produced by Slagelse Møbelvaerk featuring excellent
Cotton, Beech
Sold|$6,025
1920s English Sofa in the Regency Taste
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A very elegant circa 1920s-1930s English sofa, retaining the original black and gilded decoration
Fabric
Sold|$6,498
1930s English Leather Chesterfield
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
1930s English leather Chesterfield A buttoned seated hand dyed brown leather chesterfield produced
Leather
French Style Carved Wood Sofas Recovered in a Schumacher Fabric Circa 1930
Located in Richmond, VA
A stunning matched pair of carved wood sofas from the 1930s recovered in a sophisticated Schumacher
Wood, Silk
Art Deco Daybed from Hynek Gottwald, circa 1930s
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Bielsko Biala, slaskie
This original sofa was produced by H. Gottwald during the 1930s in Prague.
Metal
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