Pierre Paulin "Osaka" Sofa for La Cividina, Italy 90's
By La Cividina, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Wonderful "Osaka" sofa, designed by Pierre Paulin in 1967 for the 1970 World Expo in Osaka Japan. Modular articulated and adjustable sofa system, comprised of a back and 2 seats flo...
Metal
$2,661
H 29.93 in W 88.19 in D 38.19 in
Vintage Dutch buffalo leather Rivera sofa by Gijs Papavoine Montis c 1980s / 90s
By Gijs Papavoine, Montis
Located in Hastings, GB
Vintage buffalo leather 'Rivera' sofa by Gijs Papavoine for Montis, Netherlands 1980s/90s.
Leather, Wood
$18,499 / item
H 27.56 in W 161.42 in D 108.27 in
Giovannetti, '90s Contemporary Modular Fabric Sofa by S. Giobbi, "Galassia"
Located in Casalguidi, IT
Modular system composed of 15 forms: round, rectilinear, angular, symmetrical, asymmetrical, etc... All freely combining with each other. Available in various colors and fabrics. ...
Fabric
$10,699 / item
H 27.56 in W 114.18 in D 74.81 in
Giovannetti, 90s Contemporary Modular Leather Sofa by S. Giobbi, Red "Galassia"
Located in Casalguidi, IT
Modular system composed of 15 forms: round, rectilinear, angular, symmetrical, asymmetrical, etc... All freely combining with each other. Available in various colors and sizes Wo...
Leather, Fabric
$14,131 / item
H 27.56 in W 157.49 in D 74.81 in
Giovannetti, 90s contemporary modular leather sofa by S. Giobbi, White, Galassia
Located in Casalguidi, IT
Modular system composed of 15 forms: round, rectilinear, angular, symmetrical, asymmetrical, etc... All freely combining with each other. Wooden frame. Shape-retaining polyuretha...
Fabric, Leather
1990s Vintage Leather Sofa
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Lovely 90s vintage Leather sofa. Interesting shape and style.
Leather
Italian baroque 3-seater sofa, 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
The fabric and wood shows some very small age wear (in the 90s the sofa is newly upholstered in this fabric) The measurements of the sofa is 106 cm high, approx. 228 cm wide and the...
Fabric, Pine
Art "Hawaii" Rattan Fan Arm Two-Seat Sectional Settee Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Harveys Collection features the famous Art Deco fan arm 2-seater sectional settee featuring mostly famously in the living room of Blanche, Rose, Dorothy, and Sophia in the 80s/90s cl...
Rattan
$3,800Sale Price|40% Off
H 33 in W 93.5 in D 45 in
Tan Leather Cloud Style Sofa with Lucite Leg by Weiman, c 1980s, Signed
By Weiman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ebel and produced by Wieman in the 1980s and 90s, this curvaceous sofa was inspired by Vladimir Kagan's designs such as the 'Cloud' sofa by Directional, the 'Serpentine' sofa by Kaga...
Leather, Lucite
$3,300 / item
H 29.53 in W 36.23 in D 29.93 in
Giovannetti, Modern 90s Style Armchair and Sofa L'agostina by Barbero & Navone
Located in Casalguidi, IT
"A spirited piece with rounded lines, expressly designed for the home that's young and lively". Available in various colors and fabrics. Wooden frame. Springing with reinforced...
Cotton, Velvet
$6,041 / set
H 32.68 in W 70.87 in D 39.38 in
Set of 2 Club Chairs and 1 Sofa in Saddle Leather by Jan Frantzen, Netherlands
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
This magnificent set is fabricated in the 90's. Size sofa: 100 cm (39.37") deep 180 cm (70.87") wide 83 cm (32.68") high Size chairs: 100 cm (39.37") deep 97 cm (38.19") wide 83 cm...
Leather
Sold
H 29.14 in W 79.93 in D 27.56 in
90s Hydra Castor sofa, white leather and steel, Luca Scacchetti Poltrona Frau
By Luca Sacchetti
Located in Valladolid, ES
Outstanding Hydra Castor model sofa, with chromed steel structure and white leather upholstery, designed by the Italian architect and designer Luca Scacchetti for the prestigious Cas...
Steel
Sold
H 36 in W 75 in D 35 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Ficks Reed Bamboo Chaise Sofas W/ Funky 90s Fabric
By Ficks Reed
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A pair of Ficks Reed bamboo chaise sofas with a funky 90's fabric. This very eclectic pair of chaise sofas are from furniture manufacturer Ficks Reed.
Bamboo
George Smith Kilim Clad Three Seat Sofa
By George Smith
Located in Bridgeport, CT
With a three cushion deep seat and upholstered overall in colorful kilim flat weave carpet pieces that were the rage in the 80's and 90's. Feather cushions. The sofa raised on turned...
Brass
90s Paolo Piva DS-107 leather sofa for deSede
By Paolo Piva, De Sede
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
The DS-107 is a postmodern design sofa. The concept Piva used is deceptively simple. Visual contrast form a harmonious whole, emphasizing the classic theme of the model. Upholstery i...
Leather
90s Bull Leather Cream Sofa and Hocker for Molinari Italy
By Molinari
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
Molinari Living (furniture) was born in 1987 from the passion and determination of Anna and Giorgip Molinari who concentre their energie on two products. Sofas and armchairs. Their m...
Leather
Sold
H 33.47 in W 79.53 in D 29.14 in
Postmodern Danube 850 3-Seater Sofa by Ettore Sottsass for Cassina 1992
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Sas van Gent, NL
One of his clients at a later stage was Cassina, for which he designed mostly in 70s, 80s and early 90s. The Danube sofas are characterized by a blacked metal frame with coloured ...
Metal
Vintage Carson’s 3 Piece Sectional Sofa
By Carson's Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 3 piece 90s sectional sofa by Carson’s. Off white cotton jacquard fabric - so comfy.
Jacquard
90s Kati Meyer Modular ‘Bridge’ Sofa / Daybed for Brühl
By Kati Meyer-Brühl, Brühl
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
Brühl is family-run business established in 1948 in Bad Steben in Upper Franconia, Germany. A piece of furniture of bruhls is always something special. Very comfortable, well crafted...
Leather
Bas Pruyser bench / sofa 2 x for Ahrend / De Cirkel 90s
By Friso Kramer
Located in WEERT, NL
Bas Pruyser benches 2 x for Ahrend / De Cirkel 90s / width 120 cm Total ( 2 benches ) width 240 cm height 76 cm depth 60 cm Seat height 44 cm
Iron
1960s Sergio Mazza 'Demi Clio' Wall or Ceiling Lamp for Artemide
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Sergio Mazza 'Demi Clio' Wall or Ceiling Lamp for Artemide Executed in nickeled brass and delicate opaline glass, Italy, circa 1960s. Clean and architectural, these hardwired ...
Brass, Nickel
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$11,700 / set
H 26.58 in W 81.89 in D 87.41 in
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau 'Losange' King Bed in Red Leather
By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, double king bed model 'Losange', leather, Italy, 1972 A classic king bed designed by Luigi Massoni in 1972. This bed is upholstered in a beautifully...
Leather
$32,855 / set
H 25.6 in W 275.6 in D 31.5 in
Very Long "Mississippi" Lounge Sofa by The Artifort Group For Artifort, 1970's
By Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very rare and exclusive "Mississippi" sofa model 100. This very comfortable sofa was designed and manufactured in the Netherlands by Artifort in 1978. Designed by the Artifort de...
Leather, Fabric, Foam
$8,600 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
$21,089
H 31.5 in W 157.49 in D 59.06 in
Verner Panton Cloverleaf Sofa 3 Parts in 'Harald 3 #982' by Kvadrat for Verpan
By Verner Panton
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton cloverleaf sectional sofa. Current production. This listing shows a 3-piece Cloverleaf Sofa in dark green 'Harald 3 #982' by Kvadrat. Seats 5 people in a very interesti...
Fabric, Wood
$22,963
H 27.56 in Dm 118.12 in
Rare and Exceptional 'Gilda' Circle Sofa in Velvet by Michel Ducaroy, 1972
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Echt, NL
Very rare extra large 'Gilda' circle sofa in excellent condition. Designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1972. The sofa is manufactured by 'Roset' the company name of Ligne Roset prior to 1...
Metal
De Sede DS-600 Non Stop Modular 38 Elements Snake Sofa 2015
By Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental bespoke De Sede DS 600 Non-Stop snake sectional sofa featuring a dramatic indigo blue velvet upholstery. The custom ordered sofa is from a Samantha Todhunter Design instal...
Metal
Todd Merrill Custom Blue Velvet Sectional Sofa and Ottoman
By Todd Merrill
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing monumental cobalt blue silk velvet sectional sofa with ottoman designed by Todd Merrill Custom for a Samantha Todhunter installation. Dramatic scale and presence inspired by ...
Steel
2023 Pierre Paulin for Ligne Roset Pumpkin 3-Seat Large Settee / Sofa
By Ligne Roset, Pierre Paulin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Pumpkin Sofa made of an ABS base and polyether foam covered in a green wool Vidar Perroquet fabric. The sofa was designed by Pierre Paulin and produced by Ligne ...
Fabric, Foam
Todd Merrill Custom Sectional Sofa with Schumacher Snow Leopard
By Schumacher, Todd Merrill
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental bespoke 9 piece modular sectional sofa having a double-tufted back designed by Todd Merrill for a Samantha Todhunter design installation. Dramatic scale and presence inspi...
Brass
$13,800 / set
H 27.96 in W 44.1 in D 33.86 in
Post-Modern French Pair of Lounge Chairs in Brushed Steel & Grey Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, brushed steel, fabric, France, 1970s These armchairs are a prime example of the 1970s French design movement, which emphasized modernism and industrial materi...
Steel
$19,914 / item
H 37.41 in W 122.05 in D 49.22 in
Arflex Strips Modular Sofa S3 in White Fabric and Aluminium Feet by Cini Boeri
By Arflex, Cini Boeri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
At the end of the 60s, the architect Cini Boeri revolutionizes the furniture market with her model, that is now an ""evergreen"": the seat system Strips. Additional information: ...
Aluminum
$38,500
H 31.5 in W 154.73 in D 53.15 in
Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobios Post-Modern Croissant Sofa in Off-White Fabric
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, sofa, reupholstered fabric, France, late 1970s The Croissant sofa, designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, epitomizes the organic and fluid design ...
Fabric
$24,500
H 29.5 in W 79.5 in D 39.25 in
Pierre Paulin Maple "Model 250" Executive Desk with Cabinets for Dassas, France
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very rare "Model 250" executive desk with detached rolling filing cabinets designed by Pierre Paulin for Dassas, France, 1975. Constructed of gorgeous Birdseye Maple. Drawers and cab...
Steel
Naeko Chandeliers by Kazuide Takahama
By Kazuhide Takahama, Sirrah
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Naeko Chandelier by Kazuide Takahama for Sirrah. Designed in Japan circa 1970s. This light features a white silk fabric which is supported by brass clips and pearl press studs. Wired...
Metal, Brass
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