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Giuseppe de Vivo Sofa, 1935
By Giuseppe De Vivo 1
Located in Milan, IT
Giuseppe de Vivo sofa, 1935. Beautiful padded velvet sofa by Giuseppe de Vivo. The chromed
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Giuseppe de Vivo Sofa, 1935
Giuseppe de Vivo Sofa, 1935
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 78.75 in
Pair of Warren McArthur Sofas
By Warren McArthur
Located in Chicago, IL
Warren McArthur sofas, model 915 anodized aluminum, machine pressed aluminum fittings
Category

Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Warren McArthur Sofas
Pair of Warren McArthur Sofas
H 31.5 in W 44 in D 39.5 in
Kaare Klint Sofa by Rud Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Kaare Klint three-seat sofa in original leather on a Cuban mahogany frame and produced by
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Vintage 1930s Danish Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Kaare Klint Sofa by Rud Rasmussen
Kaare Klint Sofa by Rud Rasmussen
H 36 in W 76 in D 31 in
Gaston Poisson, Art Deco Blond Mahogany Sofa
By Gaston Poisson
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Gaston Poisson, Art Deco blond mahogany sofa. Need new reupholstery. A pair of armchair on the
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Gaston Poisson, Art Deco Blond Mahogany Sofa
Gaston Poisson, Art Deco Blond Mahogany Sofa
H 17.72 in W 72.84 in D 33.47 in
Leather Sofa "Bambole" by Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini
Located in PARIS, FR
"La Bambole" sofa model by Italian designer Mario Bellini (1935-) for B&B Italia in the 1970s. This
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Mid-20th Century Sofas

Materials

Leather

Leather Sofa "Bambole" by Mario Bellini
Leather Sofa "Bambole" by Mario Bellini
H 28.35 in W 66.93 in D 37.41 in
Leather Sofa "Bambole" by Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini
Located in PARIS, FR
"La Bambole" sofa model by Italian designer Mario Bellini (1935-) for B&B Italia in the 1970s. This
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Mid-20th Century Sofas

Materials

Leather

Leather Sofa "Bambole" by Mario Bellini
Leather Sofa "Bambole" by Mario Bellini
H 28.35 in W 66.93 in D 37.41 in
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Sofa in Original Cognac Leather
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, sofa model '5011', leather, wood, Denmark, design 1935. Classic and
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Sofa by Giuseppe Rossi 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Very nice pair of armchairs by Giuseppe Rossi, founder with Maria Saporiti in 1935 of the Rossi di
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Sofa by Giuseppe Rossi 1970
Sofa by Giuseppe Rossi 1970
H 29.53 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in
KK 5313 Sofa by Kaare Klint
By Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
KK 5313 - 3-seater sofa in black Niger leather and legs in mahogany. Design 1935. Maker Rud
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

KK 5313 Sofa by Kaare Klint
KK 5313 Sofa by Kaare Klint
H 32.68 in W 73.23 in D 25.99 in
Dominique Meridian, Daybed or Sofa
By Dominique
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Art Deco daybed, meridian or sofa by Dominique, circa 1930. Documented. Please note this
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Wood

Dominique Meridian, Daybed or Sofa
Dominique Meridian, Daybed or Sofa
H 35 in W 84 in D 34 in
Original Art Deco tubular steel streamline sofa cushion Design by ZEITLOS-BERLIN
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in PRAHA 4, CZ
present our exquisitely restored 1935 Art Deco tubular steel streamline sofa, a masterpiece revitalized by
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Steel

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Velvet Lauriana Sofa
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Dronten, NL
Lauriana 2-seater sofa designed in 1978 by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia. Eggplant removable
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Velvet Lauriana Sofa
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Velvet Lauriana Sofa
H 32.68 in W 63.78 in D 33.47 in
Customizable Gufram Bocca Sofa by Studio 65
By Studio 65, Gufram Furniture
Located in New York, NY
, and in the important museums around the globe. We’re talking about Bocca, the famous red sofa shaped
Category

2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Wool

Customizable Gufram Bocca Sofa by Studio 65
Customizable Gufram Bocca Sofa by Studio 65
H 33.47 in W 83.47 in D 31.5 in
Customizable Gufram Bocca Sofa by Studio 65
By Gufram Furniture, Studio 65
Located in New York, NY
, and in the important museums around the globe. We’re talking about Bocca, the famous red sofa shaped
Category

2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Wool

Customizable Gufram Bocca Sofa by Studio 65
Customizable Gufram Bocca Sofa by Studio 65
H 33.47 in W 83.47 in D 31.5 in
Customizable Gufram Bocca Sofa by Studio 65
By Studio 65, Gufram Furniture
Located in New York, NY
, and in the important museums around the globe. We’re talking about Bocca, the famous red sofa shaped
Category

2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Wool

Customizable Gufram Bocca Sofa by Studio 65
Customizable Gufram Bocca Sofa by Studio 65
H 33.47 in W 83.47 in D 31.5 in
Customizable Gufram Bocca Sofa by Studio 65
By Studio 65, Gufram Furniture
Located in New York, NY
, and in the important museums around the globe. We’re talking about Bocca, the famous red sofa shaped
Category

2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Wool

Customizable Gufram Bocca Sofa by Studio 65
Customizable Gufram Bocca Sofa by Studio 65
H 33.47 in W 83.47 in D 31.5 in
Customizable Gufram Bocca Sofa by Studio 65
By Gufram Furniture, Studio 65
Located in New York, NY
, and in the important museums around the globe. We’re talking about Bocca, the famous red sofa shaped
Category

2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Wool

Customizable Gufram Bocca Sofa by Studio 65
Customizable Gufram Bocca Sofa by Studio 65
H 33.47 in W 83.47 in D 31.5 in
Customizable Gufram Bocca Sofa by Studio 65
By Studio 65, Gufram Furniture
Located in New York, NY
, and in the important museums around the globe. We’re talking about Bocca, the famous red sofa shaped
Category

2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Wool

Customizable Gufram Bocca Sofa by Studio 65
Customizable Gufram Bocca Sofa by Studio 65
H 33.47 in W 83.47 in D 31.5 in
Customizable Gufram Bocca Sofa by Studio 65
By Gufram Furniture, Studio 65
Located in New York, NY
, and in the important museums around the globe. We’re talking about Bocca, the famous red sofa shaped
Category

2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Wool

Customizable Gufram Bocca Sofa  by Studio 65
Customizable Gufram Bocca Sofa  by Studio 65
H 33.47 in W 83.47 in D 31.5 in
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrech Sofa by Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sofa designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1935. Relaunched in 1988. Manufactured by Cassina in
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrech Sofa by Cassina
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrech Sofa by Cassina
H 27.56 in W 80.32 in D 33.47 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” two-seater sofa for Cassina, black leather, Italy, 1969. Although
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Iron

Limited Edition Gufram Bocca Sofa by Studio 65
By Studio 65, Gufram Furniture
Located in New York, NY
, and in the important museums around the globe. We’re talking about Bocca, the famous red sofa shaped
Category

2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Wool

Limited Edition Gufram Bocca Sofa by Studio 65
Limited Edition Gufram Bocca Sofa by Studio 65
H 33.47 in W 83.47 in D 31.5 in
Limited Edition Gufram Bocca Sofa by Studio 65
By Studio 65, Gufram Furniture
Located in New York, NY
, and in the important museums around the globe. We’re talking about Bocca, the famous red sofa shaped
Category

2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Wool

Limited Edition Gufram Bocca Sofa  by Studio 65
Limited Edition Gufram Bocca Sofa  by Studio 65
H 33.47 in W 83.47 in D 31.5 in
Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht sofa Metz and Co Netherlands 1960
By Metz & Co., Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Netherlands in 1960. This sofa is a special creation by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld for Metz & Co back in 1935
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Vittorio Introini for Saporiti 'Larissa' Sofa in Delicate Upholstery
By Vittorio Introini, Saporiti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vittorio Introini for Saporiti, three-seat sofa, fabric, acrylic, chrome, Italy, 1969 This
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Sofa Model "Landeau" by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Italy
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Padova, IT
"Landeau" model sofa. Cassina production, Meda, Italy. Production from 1976 to 1991. Cover in
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Afra & Tobia Scarpa, A large sofa, "Soriana", Cassina, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Paris, FR
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Soriana A brown velvet covered and metal framed sofa. Produced by
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

‘Pianura’ Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Italy 1970s
By Mario Bellini
Located in Chicago, IL
A 4-piece ‘Pianura’ sofa designed by iconic Italian designer Mario Bellini for Cassina. This sofa
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Minimalist German Black Leather & Chrome Modular Sofa from Klöber
By Klöber
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modular sofa was produced by Klöber, a German manufactory founded in 1935. It consists of four
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Vintage 1980s German Minimalist Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

3-seater Sofa by Rob Parry for Gelderland, Netherlands 1970
By Gelderland, Rob Parry
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Introducing the Rob Parry Mid-century 3-Seater Sofa by Gelderland: A Timeless Dutch Design
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Antique Howard & Sons Portarlington Large Sofa Original Ticking Upholstery
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
-1920 Portarlington three seat large sofa with duvet padded arms and feather and fibre filled cushions
Category

Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Modular Sofa for B&B Italia, 1970
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, Italy, 1970, four elements. "Camaleonda
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Artona' Sofa in Elm and Checked Fabric
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 'Artona' sofa, elm, checkered fabric, Italy, 1975. Cubic ‘Artona
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Elm

Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Champagne Leather, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” two-seater sofa for Cassina, champagne leather, Italy, 1969
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Iron

Italian modern red sofa Bocca by Studio 65 for Gufram, 1970s
By Gufram Furniture
Located in MIlano, IT
from 1935, the face of Mae West, in which the lips of the woman portrayed depict a sofa. The Bocca sofa
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Huge Restored Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
London, large Baring sofa upholstered with vintage brown leather that has Thomas Chippendale style
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Leather

Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Wool Bouclé, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” two-seater sofa for Cassina, wool bouclé, Italy, 1969. Although
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Iron

Pair of Soriana Sofas, by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina, Italy, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Soriana Sofas, Cassina, Italy, 1970s. Afra (1937-2011) & Tobia (1935-) Scarpa
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Mario Bellini for C&B Italia 'Camaleonda' Modular Sofa, 1970
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in New York, NY
'Camaleonda' modular sofa, designed by Mario Bellini, for C&B Italia, 1970. The structure is
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Tobia Scarpa Mid-Century Modern Bouclé Fabric "Soriana" Italian Sofa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Madrid, ES
Mid-Century Modern four-seat sofa model "Soriana" designed by Tobia Scarpa and edited by Cassina
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

EXQUISITE ANTIQUE BURR WALNUT AESTHETiC MOVEMENT SALON SOFA GRAND TOUR PLAQUE
Located in GB
collectable Burr Walnut & Ebony framed Victorian Aesthetic Movement Salon sofa with a inset Grand Tour plaque
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Antique 19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Sofas

Materials

Ebony, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina Sofa in Walnut and Brown Leather
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, three-seat sofa, model '920', brown leather, walnut, Italy, 1966
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Vintage two-seater Sofa by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen 1935s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Lejre, DK
The vintage design two-seater sofa model 5011 created by Kaare Klint. This iconic piece is crafted
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Very Rare Victorian Howard & Sons Fully Restored Brown Leather Sofa
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in GB
& Son’s Berners street tobacco brown leather fully restored sofa I have a Howard & Son's armchair
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Leather

Unrestored Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Chesterfield Sofa Inc Ticking Fabric
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer very rare, original Victorian circa 1860 Howard & Son’s Chesterfield sofa
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Antique 1860s English High Victorian Sofas

Materials

Hardwood

Important Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Chesterfield Sofa Inc Ticking Fabric
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
Chesterfield sofa with the original ticking fabric and long, elegant Walnut turned legs This has to be the
Category

Antique 1860s English High Victorian Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Howard & Sons Fully Stamped Sofa Feather Filled Feather Cushions Ticking
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning exceptionally rare original Howard & Son’s sofas
Category

20th Century English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Mario Bellini, Early "Le Bambole" Sofa in Leather, Mid Century Modern, 1972
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in Odense, DK
An exceptionel fine version of Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' 2-seater sofa, produced by B&B Italia
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Eva and Nils Koppel Three-Seater Sofa "Koppel", Denmark, 1950s
By Eva & Niles Koppell
Located in Utrecht, NL
This three-seater sofa has the best characteristics of Danish mid-century modern design. Its
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Knoll International 2-Seater Sofa Model 'Bastiano' Tobia Scarpa Leather Cognac
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Köln, NRW
Knoll International 2-seater sofa model 'Bastiano' Design Tobia Scarpa leather cognac A classic
Category

Vintage 1960s European Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

FINE PAIR OF FULLY RESTORED ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON'S ViCTORIAN PORTARLINGTON SOFAS
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
sofas upholstered with a greyish purple Herringbone upholstery Please note the delivery fee listed is
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Knoll International 3-Seater Sofa Model 'Bastiano' Tobia Scarpa Leather Cognac
By Tobia Scarpa, Knoll
Located in Köln, NRW
Knoll International 3-seater sofa model 'Bastiano' Tobia Scarpa leather cognac A classic and chic
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

COMFORTABLE HOWARD & SON'S VICTORIAN 2-3 SEAT SOFA FOR REUPHOLSTERY RESTORATiON
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
Howard & Son's Berners Street sofa with the inside back left leg stamped along with the castors Please
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Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Mid Century Modern Julius Jirasek Werkstätte Hagenauer Sofa Side Table Austria
By Julius Jirasek, Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage sofa table / side table or coffee table model M6073 from walnut stained
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Formica, Beech

Fine Victorian Howard & Son's Claw & Ball Feet Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
London, large Baring sofa upholstered with new Fully Aniline cattle hide leather with hand carved Claw
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Leather

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrecht Sofa for Cassina in red, green or blue
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Berlin, DE
Sofa designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1935. Relaunched in 1988. Manufactured by Cassina in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Studio 65 Bocca or Marilyn Sofa in Red Fabric by Gufram 1970s
By Gufram Furniture, Studio 65
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Bocca or Marilyn sofa with structure in expanded polyurethane foam covered with red fabric, the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Comfortable Howard & Son's Chairs Ltd Ticking Fabric Sofa Feather Fill Cushions
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd., Lenygon & Morant
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this collectable Howard & Son’s Chairs LTD sofa with the
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20th Century English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Super Comfortable Pair of Howard & Son's Lenygon & Morant Ticking Fabric Sofas
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd., Lenygon & Morant
Located in GB
sofas with the original ticking fabric. These have to be the most comfortable pair of sofas I have
Category

20th Century English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Mario Bellini B&B Italia Camaleonda White Bouclé Fabric Modular Sofa
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Exceptional original sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in 1972, composed of 3 modular
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

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1935 Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 1935 sofa available at 1stDibs. A 1935 sofa — often made from fabric, wood and metal — can elevate any home. Find 419 options for an antique or vintage 1935 sofa now, or shop our selection of 80 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1935 sofa — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A 1935 sofa is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Victorian and modern styles are sought with frequency. Mario Bellini, B&B Italia and Howard & Sons Ltd each produced at least one beautiful 1935 sofa that is worth considering.

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A 1935 sofa can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $10,328, while the lowest priced sells for $181 and the highest can go for as much as $67,927.

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