1930's Caned Settee with 19th century monogram cushion
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous Caned Settee with 19th linen with original monogram.
Vintage 1930s American Sofas
Wood, Cane
1930's Caned Settee with 19th century monogram cushion
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous Caned Settee with 19th linen with original monogram.
Wood, Cane
Sold|$8,400
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
Mohair
Sold|$22,000
Pair of Warren McArthur Laced Sofas c.1938
By Warren McArthur
Located in Camden, ME
purchased in the late 1930's. The two sofas are among McArthur's most complex furniture frames. Note the
Sold|$3,600
English 1930s Chesterfield Settee.
Located in Bellport, NY
Beautiful red/brown vintage leather English Chesterfield Settee.Four large cushions,tufted back rest and sides,moves on casters easily.
Sold|$5,800
Swedish Art Deco Sofa
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful original 1930s Swedish Art Deco curved sofa reupholstered in a light cream wool with
Cotton, Walnut, Wool
Sold|$7,200
Duncan Phyfe Style Empire Sofa
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A high quality 1930's Neoclassical style sofa, this piece has a fluid design with fine hand-carved
Rosewood Sofa by Fritz Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rosewood Fritz Hennisen sofa from 1930s
Rosewood, Leather
Sold|$7,450
Handsome and Comfortable Knole Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
This 1930s-1940s Knole sofa with carved finials with tassels and intricately carved feet features
Vintage Hollywood Regency Art Deco Sofa with Original Pink Distressed Leather
Located in Topeka, KS
imperfections. Circa, 1930’s. This awesome sofa totally fits the definition of Pretty in Pink!!! This is a
Leather
Sold|$15,000
Frits Henningsen Box Form Sofa
By Frits Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
A classic Frits Henningsen rich mahogany and upholstered sofa, Circa 1930s, the rectangular
Mahogany
Italian Designer, Stool, Burl Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A burl wood and purple velvet stool designed and produced in Italy, c. 1930s. Touch-ups carried
Velvet, Wood, Burl
Sold|$3,031
Art Deco Sofa in Colonial Style
Located in Buxton, GB
This vintage Art Deco sofa from the 1930s exudes elegance and sophistication. Made of high-quality
Cane, Wood, Walnut
Sold|$4,950
Danish Three-Seat Sofa in Yellow Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Three-seat sofa, velvet and wood, Denmark, 1930s This comfortable sofa has a sturdy appearance
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Art Deco Satin Birch Upholstered Sofa
Located in London, GB
Original Swedish Art Deco sofa, with satin birch arms and legs, dating from circa the 1930s-1950s
Satinwood
Sold|$1,387 / set
Italian Antique Walnut and Leather Footstools or Small Tables, 1930s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian antique walnut and leather footstools or small tables, 1930s Set of three small tables or
Leather, Walnut
Art Deco Bauhaus Style Plywood Table or Magazine Stand, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rare Art Deco Bauhaus Style plywood table or magazine stand, 1930s. With nickel lining on top of
Nickel
Sold|$3,854
Art Deco Walnut Wood Light Green Velvet Sofa
Located in IT
Art Deco sofa in light green velvet. A sofa From 1930s period from France. The walnut wood
Velvet, Walnut
20th Century Italian Sofa Table in Solid Walnut
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare and fine quality 1930s rectangular sofa table or coffee table. The table in precious solid
Walnut
Hungarian solid wood parlor table, art deco, 1930s
Located in MIlano, IT
. Utilizzabile come tavolo da caffè, da gioco o in un angolo salotto. Interamente restaurato. 1930 ca. Ottime
Wood
Cesare Lacca three seater curved sofa linen velvet 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Paris, IDF
of the art deco sofa of the 1930s and 1940s, with a touch of post-war modernism. Cesare Lacca loved
Velvet
Sold|$672
1930s Art Deco Occasional Table
Located in Devon, England
1930s Art Deco walnut occasional two-tier table with ebonized stretcher base. This table is a great
Walnut
1930s Made in England Hand Dyed Restored Cigar Brown 2-Seat Chesterfield Club
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare original 1930s cigar brown leather
Leather
1930s Made in England Hand Dyed Restored Cigar Brown 2-Seat Chesterfield Club
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare original 1930s cigar brown leather
Leather
Sold|$1,345
Art Deco Modernist Table, circa 1930s
Located in Devon, England
Very stylish 1930s Art Deco modernist occasional table. Ideal size for modern day use. The open
Walnut
1 of 2 Victorian Brown Leather Sofas Stamped Back Leg Coil Sprung Feather Filled
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
in or circa 1930s, this second sofa looks pretty much identical but there are slight differences
Leather, Mahogany
30s Turned Tripod Wood Couch or Side Table in the Shape of a Trefoil Cloverleaf
Located in München, DE
Very rare 1930s three-legged solid wood couch or side table, with turned legs. Great typical
Wood
Pair of Italian Painted 1930s Side Tables with Mirrored Tops
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Italian painted 1930s side table with antique mirrored tops. The tripod shaped bases stand
Mirror, Wood, Paint
Sold|$22,391 / item
Sebastian Matta 'Malitte' puzzle sofa for Gavina - Italy 1966
By Sebastian Matta, Gavina
Located in London, GB
, practising as a painter from the late 1930s onwards. The Malitte sofa, named after his wife Malitte Pope
Mohair
Two-Tiered Art Deco English Walnut Occasional Table, circa 1930s
Located in Devon, England
This is a stunning looking table with superb deco design and shape, dating to the 1930s. Ideal size
Walnut
Restored Walnut ArtDeco Bauhaus Wardrobe, Fuchs Furniture Žižkov, Czechia, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
(Czehoslovakia) Period: 1930-1939 Maker: Fuchs Furniture Žižkov Prague Material: Walnut Revived polish
Wood, Walnut
Restored Bauhaus Side Table, Oak, Chrome-Plated Steel, Czechia, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Bauhaus Side Table. Source: Czechia (Czehoslovakia) Period: 1930-1939 Material: Oak
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Art Deco Modernist Sky Scraper Style Large Accent Table, England, 1930s
By Paul Frankl
Located in Coronado, CA
A fabulous Art Deco "Sky Scraper" style, two sided, large accent table, made in England around 1930
Mahogany
Restored Triple-Door Wardrobe by Mücke, Melder, Lacquered Wood, Czechia, 1930s
By Mücke & Melder
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
(Czechoslovakia) Period: 1930-1939 Material: Lacquered Wood, Chrome-Plated Steel It has been fully restored
Steel, Chrome
Restored Bauhaus Pair of Wardrobes, H. J. Hagemann, Thonet, Germany, 1930s
By Hermann John Hagemann, Thonet
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
: Hermann John Hagemann Maker: Thonet Source: Germany Period: 1930-1939 Material: Lacquered Wood, Chrom
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Restored "Golden Girls" Art Deco Rattan Fan Arm Three-Seat Sofa, Rare
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original 1930s Rattan Fan 3 seat sofa with the same fabric as seen in original "Golden Girls" show
Rattan
Restored "Golden Girls" Art Deco Rattan Fan Arm Three-Seat Sofa, Rare
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original 1930s Rattan Fan 3 seat sofa with the same fabric as seen in original "Golden Girls" show
Rattan
1930's Art Deco Bamboo Sofa and Chairs Lounge Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful bamboo sofa part of a lounge set with two other chairs and ottoman. Newer beige and sage
Bamboo, Chenille, Upholstery
Sold|$20,324 / set
1930's Art Deco Cloud Back Armchairs & Sofa by Epstein
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in London, GB
walnut, by Harry & Lou Epstein. This was made in England, it dates from the 1930’s. This consists of
Faux Leather, Walnut
Sold|$11,622
1930s French Canapé/Sofa
Located in Brecht, BE
Charming and very comfortable this sofa from the 1930s, great velvet fabric, in very good condition...
Fabric, Beech
Sold|$5,500
1930's Danish Channel-back Deco Settee Sofa
By Scandinavian Woodworks
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish channel-back Deco settee with curved form crafted of a solid wood frame with eight-way hand-tied springs, horsehair and cotton padding, covered in the in original green/gold m...
Mohair, Beech
Sold|$8,800
1930s Rosewood Chinese Deco Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful deco sofa from 1930's Shanghai. The frame of the sofa is the original Rosewood and it
Rosewood, Wool
Sold|$4,000 / set
1930's French Art Deco Sofa and Chair Set, Refinished in Blue Velvet
Located in Alhambra, CA
1930s French art deco set. Tres chic! This streamline sofa and chair are a match made in heaven
Velvet
Sold|$5,200 / set
English 1930’s Art Deco Club Sofa and Chairs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
English Art Deco period three-piece suite consisting of a pair of leather club chairs and a sofa
Leather
Heywood-Wakefield Sofa with End Tables and Pair Chairs in Original Fabric 1930’s
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Heywood-Wakefield Sofa with End Tables and a Pair of Chairs in their Original Fabric circa 1930’s
Fabric, Upholstery, Bamboo
1930's French Modernist Signed Oil Portrait of Lady reclining on Sofa
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, circa 1930's period, signed Title: The Artists Model Medium: oil
Oil
1930's Danish Deco Sofa in Original Mohair with Button Tufted Back
By Scandinavian Woodworks
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish channel back curved sofa circa 1930, Denmark. Sofa crafted of a solid wood frame with eight
Mohair, Beech
Art Deco Tubular Steel Sofa from Hynek Gottwald, 1930s
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Brussels, BE
Art Deco tubular steel sofa from Hynek Gottwald, 1930s.
Steel
Sold|$1,100
1930s Tubular Chrome Sofa and Chair
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Philadelphia, PA
manufactured by either Howell or Troy Sunshade in the late 1930s Chrome shows a little wear on front bar but
Chrome
Resored 1930s Stick Reed Rattan "Presidents" 2-Seat Settee Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A 1930s Art Deco "Nantucket" settee sofa, expertly fashioned from stick rattan, radiates
Rattan
Original 1930s Art Deco Curved Blue Teal Velvet Sofa Newly Upholstered
Located in Rochester, England
This is an original 1930s Art Deco curved 2-seat sofa. Newly reupholstered in plush blue teal
Fabric
Bauhaus Side Table / Sofa Table, Walnut Veneer, French Polish, Germany, 1930s
Located in Regensburg, DE
Classic Bauhaus side / sofa table, walnut veneer, French polish, Germany, 1930s Wonderful double
Walnut
Original Sofa Canape Nr. 56 by Gebrüder Thonet Vienna Austria 1930s
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
was manufactured by Gebrüder Thonet Vienna in the 1930s. It exudes the timeless charm of simple yet
Wood
1930s Five Piece Curved Sectional Sofa by Salterini with Matching Armless Chair
By Salterini
Located in Stamford, CT
1930s curved wrought iron sectional sofa by John Salterini, Italian. This sectional was part of the
Wrought Iron
Sold|$1,850 / set
1930s Art Deco Sofa and Armchair, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
-Good original condition with some signs of use -Original upholstery in good condition with some color fading - Size of armchair: Length 68cm Height 77cm Depth 77cm Height of...
Fabric
Sold|$7,708 / set
Art Deco barrel chairs and sofa, France 1930s.
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Art Deco barrel chairs and sofa, France 1930s. Set of 2 armchairs and 1 two-seater. Reupholstered
Leather, Wood
French 1930s Art Deco Couch Table with Two Rounded Sides and Chromed Rod
Located in Ulm, DE
Couch table / side table with extensions Probably ash burl wood, high gloss Lacquer Metal rod
Chrome
Water Gilt French Settee, Sofa or Loveseat, One of a Compatible Pair, 1930s
Located in Stamford, CT
1930s French gilt wood upholstered settee, canape or sofa in black and white polished cotton. One
Fabric, Giltwood
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