Original Knoll Brigadier Dreisitzer Leder weiß Cini Boeri 1980
By Cini Boeri, Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes, weißes Dreisitzer Sofa (Modell: Brigadier) von Knoll aus den 1980er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Ciri Boeri, einer der einflussreichste...
Leather, Wood
DE SEDE DS-600 „TATZELWURM“ SOFA DARK BROWN LEATHER 26 PIECES, SWITZERLAND 1980s
By De Sede
Located in Reutlingen, DE
Iconic Swiss modular sofa designed in 1972 by Ueli Berger, Eleonore Peduzzi Riva, Heinz Ulrich and Klaus Vogt for de Sede. This extraordinary piece consists of a total of 26 element...
Leather, Wood
Original Knoll Brigadier Zweisitzer Leder schwarz Cini Boeri 1980
By Cini Boeri, Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes Zweisitzer Sofa von Knoll aus den 1980er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Ciri Boeri, einer der einflussreichsten Möbeldesignerinnen des 20....
Leather, Wood
De Sede DS-600 Snake Sofa by Ueli Berger, Customised in white nubuck
Located in PARIS, FR
Conceived in 1972 by Ueli Berger, Eleonore Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich and Klaus Vogt for Swiss manufacturer de Sede, the DS-600 — known as the "Snake" or "Tatzelwurm" — broke with ev...
Leather, Foam, Wood
Memphis 'Lido' Sofa by Michele De Lucchi, Colorful Design, 1982
By Michele de Lucchi
Located in Tinton Falls, NJ
Designed by Michele De Lucchi in 1982, this superb object of functional decor will offer a comfortable seat to an eclectic interior, while also being a magnificent colorful accent to...
Steel
1987 Modern Tuxedo Style Sofa by Thomasville Navy, Gray, Red, & Lavender Striped
By Thomasville
Located in Topeka, KS
Fantastic vintage Modern tuxedo style sofa by Thomasville with navy, gray, lavender, & red, (might even have some black & pink) striped upholstery on 3 loose zippered foam & poly sea...
Fabric, Foam, Polyester, Wood
$4,625Sale Price / set|50% Off
1980s Modular Green Sculptural Curved Sofa Chaise Lounge, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1980s with this exquisite modular two piece chaise lounge sofa. The ultra rare lounger exudes an air of luxury and refinement. ...
Upholstery, Wood
$3,616Sale Price|20% Off
Circa 1980s Custom Upholstered Three Seat Sofa In The Manner of Donghia
By Donghia
Located in Chicago, IL
Colorful custom upholstered three seat sofa in the manner of Donghia. New upholstery was ordered custom and the work facilitated by Orange Chair Company LLC. Orange Chair provides th...
Upholstery, Wood
1984 Herman Miller Eames Sofa Compact with Alexander Girard Miller Stripe Fabric
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Compact Sofa, Model S-473, initially designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1954. This particular example dates to 1984 and is upholstered in its see...
Steel
Modern 'Veranda' Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, in Original Fabric, Italy
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Almelo, NL
Modern 'Veranda' Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, in Original Fabric, Italy Designed by acclaimed Italian architect Vico Magistretti for Cassina, the Veranda modular sofa is a ...
Wood
$12,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
Scrumptious 4 Piece Leather Non Stop Style Serpentine Sectional Sofa Bernhardt
By Bernhardt
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Scrumptious 4 piece black leather "Non-Stop" style serpentine sectional sofa. If you have the room for this huge sectional sofa it will be a show stopper for sure! The original thick...
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Curved L Shape Sectional Sofa & Chaise in Art Deco Form
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large vintage 2 piece sectional sofa with a gorgeous form. It features 2 sections with a low profile sculptural look. Feet are low profile 1 inch cylinders. Fabric is original and ...
Fabric, Wood
Sectional Anthracite Gray Leather Sofa DS-18 by De Sede, Switzerland 1980s
By De Sede
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a gorgeous Sectional Leather Sofa, model DS-18, designed and manufactured by De Sede Switzerland. Crafted with the utmost attention to detail, this leat...
Faux Leather, Wood
Iconic Steve Chase Custom Designed Black Granite, Wood & Chrome Coffee Table
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Iconic Steve Chase Design. Custom made for a multi-million dollar residence at Vintage CC, Indian Wells, Ca. It has all the elements he was famous for. Thick bullnose edge "black abs...
Granite
Postmodern Italian Living Room in the Style of Gerrit Rietveld, 1980s
Located in NAPOLI, NP
An important Italian living room set from the 1980s, consisting of a three-seater sofa and two matching armchairs, designed in the style of Gerrit Rietveld’s Neoplastic movement. Th...
Leather, Fabric, Wood
1980s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Daybed in Black Leather, Model 258L
By Lilly Reich, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Barcelona Daybed Sofa, Model 258L, initially designed by Lilly Reich and Mies van der Rohe in 1930. This example was produced by Knoll Associates in the 1980s. It features ...
Steel
Knoll Brigadier Dreisitzer Leder schwarz Cini Boeri Hochlehner
By Cini Boeri, Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes Dreisitzer Sofa von Knoll aus den 1980er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Cini Boeri, einer der einflussreichsten Möbeldesignerinnen des 20....
Leather, Wood
$834Sale Price|20% Off
Leather, lacquered wood and brass entryway sofa
Located in Torino, IT
Three-seater lacquered wood and leather entryway sofa. Sober and elegant antique-style sofa made with a black lacquered wood frame and brass details embedded in the wood. Lined in ...
Brass
Symbol sofa by William Sawaya for Sawaya and Moroni, Italian Design 1985
By William Sawaya, Sawaya & Moroni
Located in Milano, IT
An elegant expression of 1980s Italian design, the Symbol sofa designed by William Sawaya in 1985 represents a perfect balance between architectural rigor and contemporary comfort. I...
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Esprit Modular Lounge Chairs by Brunati & Zerbaro, 1980s
By Brunati
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Rarely seen on the market, this Esprit modular sofa was designed by Brunati and Zerbaro for Brunati in the 1980s. Its sculptural structure, with black lacquered wooden legs and curve...
Fabric, Wood
Domino two-seater sofa, designed by Massimo MOROZZI for CASSINA, in white leather
By Cassina, Massimo Morozzi
Located in Torino, IT
Two-Seat Sofa Domino, design Massimo MOROZZI for CASSINA, in white leather. ORIGIN Italy PERIOD Anni 80 DESIGNER Massimo MOROZZI MARK Cassina MODEL Domino MATERIALS Wood and me...
Metal
$12,890 / set
Modular Sofa Made of Pressed Bamboo – 1980s
Located in Roma, RM
A modular sofa from the 1980s, consisting of four independent modules with a frame covered in pressed bamboo. The sofa has been completely reupholstered with new padding and cushions...
Textile, Bamboo, Wood
Postmodern Artifici Table designed by Paolo Deganello for Cassina 1985
By Paolo Deganello, Cassina
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Artifici coffee table, designed by Paolo Deganello for Cassina, 1985. Two Table top of superimposed glass plates, with exchangeable graphic inlets from textile, legs in natural wood...
Cast Stone
$3,160Sale Price / set|20% Off
1980s Weiman Customized Curved Serpentine Sectional
By Weiman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1980s with this exquisite Weiman three pieces sectional sofa. The ultra rare sectional exudes an air of luxury and refinement. ...
Upholstery, Wood
1980s Italian Salotti Natuzzi Post Modern Beige Modular 3Pieces Sectional
By Natuzzi Salotti
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1990s with this exquisite beige leather modular three pieces sectional. The ultra rare sectional exudes an air of luxury and re...
Leather, Wood
1980s Thayer Coggin Chenille Modular Curved Sectional Slipper Chairs
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rare postmodern three pieces curved modular sectional attributed to Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. This beautiful colorful sectional is statement piece which is also extremely comf...
Upholstery, Wood
TAWARAYA "Boxing Ring" Seating Pod by Masanori Umed, Memphis Design, Japan, 1983
By Masanori Umeda
Located in Tinton Falls, NJ
The TAWARAYA Ring by Masanori Umeda for MEMPHIS srl is one of that design movements most famous & critically-discussed pieces from the inaugural MEMPHIS exhibition of 1981. The ...
Laminate, Wood
$5,370Sale Price|40% Off
1980s Preview Biomorphic Modular Sectional
By Preview
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning modular sectional you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the b...
Upholstery, Wood
1980's Vintage White Lacquered Wood Banded Console or Sofa Table Curved Design
Located in North Miami, FL
This newly restored vintage white lacquered over wood console table or sofa table has 4 curved banded applied raised designs. It has been restored to the best it can be now. The top ...
Wood, Lacquer
Art Deco Black Shellac and Engraved Mirror Italian Side Sofa Table, 1980
Located in Roma, Lazio
Surprising design for this coffee table, with an unmistakable Italian style, profoundly characterized in its qualities by an engraved and black-coloured mirror. Perfect combination o...
Mirror, Wood
Art Deco Black Shellac and Engraved Mirror Italian Side Sofa Table, 1980
Located in Roma, Lazio
Surprising design for this coffee table, with an unmistakable Italian style, profoundly characterized in its qualities by an engraved and black-coloured mirror. Perfect combination o...
Mirror, Wood
Art Deco Black Shellac and Engraved Mirror Italian Side Sofa Table, 1980
Located in Roma, Lazio
Surprising design for this coffee table, with an unmistakable Italian style, profoundly characterized in its qualities by an engraved and black-coloured mirror. Perfect combination o...
Mirror, Wood
$1,816Sale Price|20% Off
Blonde Wood Sofa with Clothespin Shaped Accents In The Style of Stickley
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage blonde wood Mission style sofa with clothespin shaped accents along the armrests and back and wicker cane seat in the style of Stickley. Comes with original cushions. Stickl...
Oak
Sofa Table - Jens Lyngsøe - Denmark 1980s - Pomeranian Pinewood - Solid wood
Located in Stockholm, SE
A coffee table designed by Jens Lyngsøe in Denmark. This example was retailed by Antom Dam in the 1980s. The table is made of solid Pomeranian pine and features an impressive thickne...
Pine
Baker Furniture Neoclassical Burl Wood and Mounted Brass Console or Sofa Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Neoclassical or Empire style console table or sofa table By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Stunning burled olive wood, with banded cherry wood top and mounted b...
Brass
Pair of wooden side tables, gueridon, sofa tables, 1980s
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of wooden side tables, occasional tables, pedestal tables, and console tables, from the 1980s, in the spirit of Ettore Sottsass's creations. . They can also be used as bases for...
Wood
Globe Sofa by Peter Opsvik for Stokke editions, Norway, 1980s
By Peter Opsvik, Stokke
Located in TOURS, FR
A collectible Scandinavian modern sofa by Peter Opsvik, this 1980s Globe sofa features a sculptural, spherical cushion, upholstered in two tones leather. Its enveloping curves show O...
Leather, Wood
Attributed to Mario Bellini, Modular Four-Seat Sofa, Fabric, Italy, 1980s
By Mario Bellini
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR
Attributed to Mario Bellini, Modular Four-Seat Sofa, Fabric, Italy, 1980s. This modular four-seat sofa is built from four independent seating units that combine into a continuous be...
Fabric, Wood
$4,950 / item
Paolo Piva 'Arca' sofa for B&B Italia, Italy 1980s
By Paolo Piva, B&B Italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arca two seater sofa with right and left armrest provided with transparent glass serving tables which swing out from under the armrest. Framework made of structural steel embedded i...
Steel
$3,281Sale Price|20% Off
Post Modern Vis à Vis Sofa by Nico Devito in Hand-Woven, Leather Wood and Bamboo
By Bonacina
Located in Roma, IT
Post Modern Sofa Model "Giano", designed by Nico Devito between the late 80s and the beginning of the 90s and produced by Bonacina. This Vis à Vis has the shape of a letter "S" so t...
Leather, Cotton, Bamboo
Minimalist Scandinavian Pine Cognac Brandy Leather Sofa Daybed Living Room Set
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This minimalist sofa ensemble was manufactured in Scandinavia Sweden. it contents a 3 seater Sofa and a 2 seater Sofa. It has a beautiful solid scandinavian pine frame. All detail...
Leather, Foam, Wood, Pine
Post Modern Channel Tufted Leather Sofa / Settee / Italy
Located in Buffalo, NY
Post Modernist Channel Tufted Leather Sofa / Settee / Italy.??.Upholstered in premium leather, it exudes sophistication, while the vertical channel tufting adds texture and visual in...
Leather, Wood
Thomasville Console Sofa Table Whitewash Beach House
By Thomasville
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on "Read More" or "View More Details" below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing is from 1st Dibs and they normally s...
Wood
Sparkling Hollywood Regency Column Tufted Loveseat Sofa
By Billy Baldwin
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Spectacular sparkling Hollywood regency column tufted loveseat. This piece is spectacular in person with wonderful up sweeping arms and lower back with unusual bead-like gold fabric...
Wood, Fabric
Vienna Secession Sofa "Kubus" by Josef Hoffmann, manufactured by Wittmann
By Wittmann, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a very rare leather 3-seater sofa "Kubus" in brown leather designed by Josef Hoffmann. This is a classic example of Hoffmann’s strict geometrical lines ...
Leather, Wood
Hollywood Regency Round Banquet Settee Tufted Lobby Sofa in Bouclé, 1980s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Hollywood Regency round banquet settee tufted lobby sofa. Striking Italian design from the 1980s. Original wooden frame, re-upholstered in premium white bouclé. ...
Bouclé, Wood
Vintage de Sede DS-68 Cognac Leather Sofa, Lounge Chair and Ottoman Set
By De Sede
Located in Garching a. d. Alz, DE
Vintage de Sede DS-68 Cognac Leather Sofa, Armchair and Ottoman Set A beautifully preserved three-piece DS-68 seating set by de Sede, crafted in Switzerland and upholstered in rich ...
Leather, Foam, Wood
Wittmann Black Leather Sofa Model Edwards Design by Eward B. Tuttle
By Wittmann
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This leather sofa and loveseat was designed by Edward B. Tuttle for Wittmann, 1981. It´s the early 1st version from 1990. The first version hast underneath the seat also the tufted...
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
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