Architectural 1950's Mid Century Modern Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Las Vegas, NV
. Recently reupholstered in a fine cotton fabric. 6 Ebony legs. This sofa is in flawless condition and is so
Upholstery, Wood
Scandinavian Mid Century Modern Black Leather Sofa
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
with 6 legs, this sofa combines the sleekness of mid-century design with the durability of modern
Steel
$3,410
H 28 in W 54 in D 16 in
Baker 54" Long 6 Legged Burl Walnut 2 Drawers Cabriole Leg Console Sofa Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Baker 54" Long 6 Legged Burl Walnut 2 Drawers Cabriole Leg Console Sofa Table MINT!
Brass
Sold
H 30.75 in W 89 in D 31.5 in
Antique Long Library Table Console Table with 6 Legs, Denmark circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
legs with vertical stretchers add to the sophisticated look as well. With the 2 drawers, it likely
Wood
Antique English Country Parlor Sofa Newly Reupholstered In Velvet
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique English Country 6 Leg Carved Tufted Back Parlor Sofa Newly Reupholstered and Down-Filled in
Velvet, Wood
Red Leather Low Danish Modern 6 Foot Couch Sofa Rosewood Legs
By Hans Olsen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Worn red Leather low 6 foot smaller low 3-seat Danish modern sofa with rosewood legs. Style of
Leather, Rosewood
Midcentury Regency Fancy Italian Brass Sabot Leg Tips Set of 6
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Leg Tips Lovely Set of 6 Brass Sabots Legs Italian (Sabot Ferrules Chair tips) Elegant Style in
Brass
19th century linen upholstered, English Sofa
Located in Southampton, GB
Mahogany scrolled arm sofa. 6 legs with origonal brass castors. Newly upholstered in quality linen
Linen
Mid Century Modern Velvet Pillow Back Sofa
Located in Las Vegas, NV
design on a 6-leg solid walnut base. This sofa is in very good clean condition with no holes or stains
Upholstery
Sold
H 28 in W 72.25 in D 27 in
Woodard Sculptura Black Wrought Iron Full Size Outdoor Patio Sofa w Blue Cushion
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
show off the wonderful craftsmanship of this piece. This piece is supported by 6 rounded legs
Wrought Iron
Painted Louis XVI style salon set
Located in Kensington, MD
French Louis XVI style painted 6-leg sofa and pair of matching armchairs. Frames stamped
Silk, Upholstery
Milo Baughman Chesterfield Style Tufted Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Milo Baughman Chesterfield style tufted sofa with wood plinth base. In good vintage condition, circa 1980s Dimension: 84" long 32" deep 26" tall seat height 14".
Fabric
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Sofa
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Sofa This sofa measures: 98 wide x 30 deep x 30 inches high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height of 21 inches All pieces of furnitur...
Upholstery, Wood
Midcentury Adrian Pearsall for Craft Gondola Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large Mid-Century Modern gondola sofa attributed to Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. Features an angular case with distinctive canted arms at each end, and a low sleek profile. ...
Fabric, Walnut
$7,500
H 28.5 in W 143 in D 87 in
Large Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Two-Piece Sectional Sofa, Labeled
By Harvey Probber
Located in St. Louis, MO
Large Mid-Century Modern 1950s Harvey Probber two-piece sectional sofa with mahogany tapered legs. Sofa has original fabric, it needs to be reupholstered and foam replaced. There is ...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$4,850 / set
H 33.75 in W 26.5 in D 25 in
Pair of Italian Paulo Buffa Style Lounge Chairs. Priced for Reupholstery.
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of Poula Buiffa style high back lounge chairs. Upholstery is in good condition overall, the legs have assorted blemishes and chips. We have these priced low for the buyer to r...
Upholstery, Walnut
Jens Risom Model 2516 Sculptural Sofa Gray Velvet and walnut base
By Jens Risom
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Uncommon Jens Risom Model 2516 sofa with a curvaceous back and sculptural walnut base. The sides of the base with subtle bow tie shape, cutouts in the front of the frame lend to the...
Walnut
Milo Baughman Tuxedo Sofa for Thayer Coggin c. 1970s
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A chocolate brown 1970s sofa designed by one of the most iconic Mid Century Modern Designers Milo Baughman and made by Thayer Coggin. Modern. Confident. Elegant. The sofa floats atop...
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Italian Ombre Peacock Cut Mohair Velvet Curved Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
1960s Italian ombre peacock cut silk mohair (Astrakhan style) velvet curved sofa with wood and brass legs. Fabric sample available upon request.
Brass
Paul McCobb Shaped Back Sofa
By Paul McCobb
Located in Hanover, MA
Paul McCobb shaped back sofa model 3137. Manufactured by Custom Craft, USA. 7” Wood splayed legs. Newly reupholstered in JB Martin pink velvet. Arm height 23.5” Seat depth 25” Off th...
Upholstery
Italian Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered metal and white fabric sofa designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Dimensions: 36.75” H x 76” W x 35” D Seat height: 16.75”
Metal
$1,888Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.11 in W 84.65 in D 31.89 in
1960s, Danish design by Kurt Østervig, 3 seater sofa, model 57, original.
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design by Kurt Østervig for Rolschau Møbler. 3 seater sofa, model 57, in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Original light green furniture velour, t...
Velvet, Teak
Carl Malmsten "Samsas" Sofa for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden 1960s
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
“Samsas” is for many the most associated series with Carl Malmsten. The designer devoted his life to the renewal of traditional Swedish craftsmanship, inspired by Swedish country man...
Fabric, Wood
$10,676
H 29.14 in W 102.37 in D 40.56 in
Illum Wikkelso 3 Seat Curved Sofa Model 450. Circa 1960. New upholstery.
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant and rare curved sofa "Model 450" designed by Illum Wikkelsø for Aarhus Polstermøbelfabrik in the 1960s. Denmark. This important sofa shows an impressive curved shape perfect...
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in P...
Velvet
$14,000 / set
H 28 in W 96 in D 32.5 in
Pair of Rare Model #4907 Sofas by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Circa 1950's
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your living space with this exceptional pair of sofas attributed to iconic mid-century designer Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture. Crafted in the 1950s, these sofas embody ...
Brass
Kai Kristiansen Style Mid Century Danish Teak Sofa
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kai Kristiansen Style Mid Century Danish Teak Sofa This sofa measures: 82.5 wide x 30 deep x 32 inches high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height of 23.75 inches Great Vintage C...
Upholstery, Teak
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