$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 Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Norwalk, CT
timeless design and luxurious comfort. Measuring a remarkable 96 inches in length, these sofas take the
Brass
Giovanni Offredi "Wave" Sofa for Saporiti Italia, Rare Extra Large Size
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti, Mario Bellini, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in San Diego, CA
hard to find large model which is 112 inches long as opposed to common 96 inch version. Sofa is in
Stainless Steel
Harvey Probber Cubo Sectional Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
sections enclosed by a chrome-plated plinth base. The sofa is 96 inch's in each direction Measures: seat
Chrome
Pair of McGuire California Modern Sectional Sofas
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
curved arms and stretchers and the two sides together make a large 96 inch sofa. Topped with thick padded
Leather, Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Early Two Sectional Walnut Settees with Cushions by George Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Atlanta, GA
opposing pair, a L-shape configuration or a very long sofa of 96 inches when placed together, as shown in
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of French Art Deco Side Tables with Etched Glass Tops
Located in Austin, TX
A pair of period French Art Deco low stands (or side tables) of patinated walnut - each table featuring a sleek, early Modern design with three tiers, topped with an inset rectangula...
Glass, Wood, Walnut
$1,059 / item
H 9.85 in W 5.52 in D 7.49 in
Small Italian Wall Light, Stilnovo Style, Opaline and Brass "Allegra"
By Stilnovo
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Modern Italian sconces made of brass and opaline. Beautiful sculptural and decorative wall light in the style of Stilnovo. We also have it bigger with diameter 20 cm.
Brass
$10,795 / set
H 32.68 in W 28.75 in D 32.68 in
Outstanding, Rare Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1950s, For Reupholstery
By Carlo Mollino, Gio Ponti, Ico Parisi
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An extraordinary, rare pair of Italian 1950s armchairs. Structurally sound, but the original upholstery is worn out so the chairs are sold for the customer to recover in their own c...
Wood, Fabric
$13,536 / item
H 25.6 in W 76.78 in D 39.38 in
Mid-Century Modern Twins Daybed, DEDAR Mohair, Oak, Handmade by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Dedar, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Twins Daybed, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Twins daybed and its matching curved sofa share the same genes, yet eac...
Leather, Fabric, Alpaca, Mohair, Linen, Velvet, Wood, Oak, Walnut
$341 / item
H 19.69 in W 1.97 in D 3.15 in
Pierre Forsell 'Skultuna' candle wall light Sweden 1960 Signed
By Pierre Forsell
Located in Paris, IDF
Brass Swedish wall mounted candle holders designed by Pierre Forsell and manufactured by Skultuna, 1955s. Model - Pendal No 71. Good Condition. 8 pieces available. Price by item. ...
Brass
Long Chandelier in Murano Glass by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Long chandelier in patinated brass with globes and plates in Murano glass. Creation by Studio Glustin.
Brass
$18,217 / item
H 39.38 in Dm 59.06 in
Spider Special 150 Ceiling Light Italian Design by Diego Mardegan
By Diego Mardegan
Located in London, GB
A very stunning bespoke ceiling light fixture Titled " Spider Special 150 " This ceiling light is composed of six ivory coloured silk on parchment shades held to a brass metal frame....
Brass
Pink Murano Glass Chandelier by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Brass chandelier with plates in tainted Murano glass. Creation by Studio Glustin.
Brass
$13,614
H 38.98 in W 28.35 in D 31.89 in
Wingback Armchair by Eva & Nils Koppel for Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark, 1947
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Eva & Niels Koppel
Located in Odense, DK
Important and rare wingback armchair designed by Eva &Nils Koppel in 1947 and manufactured at Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark. Made from dark stained beech and upholstered in custom made...
Wool, Beech
William Hinn Attribution, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and blue fabric sofa attributed to William Hinn, Sweden, c. 1950s. Vintage fabric in fair condition Wear consistent with age and use Overall Dimensions (inches): 32.5"H x 8...
Fabric, Wood
$7,826 / set
H 29.93 in W 37.8 in D 38.59 in
Round Leaning Club Chair and Ottoman, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, (after) Jean Michel Frank, Jacques Adnet, Jules Leleu
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Superb round, leaning modern club chair and ottoman, upholstered in pure Alpaca fabric. High quality handmade beech frames and upholstered in a soft, golden brown, premium 100% alpa...
Alpaca, Wood
Wavy Back Sofa Upholstered in Lelievre Wool Boucle
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An elegant modern scallop back sofa upholstered in Lelievre Lama Naturel wool boucle. Also available in COM - please enquire. Fast shipping worldwide.
Fabric, Wood
$24,289
H 33.86 in W 27.96 in D 31.89 in
Ignazio Gardella Reclining Digamma Chairs, 1960s, Italy, For Reupholstery
By Ignazio Gardella
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An original, early pair of Ignazio Gardella Reclining Digamma chairs, designed in the late 1950s and produced by Gavina, Italy in the 1960s. In original condition this pair is sold a...
Brass, Steel
$33,735
H 70.87 in W 73.23 in D 88.19 in
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...
Giltwood, Paint
$6,001 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Sand Beige Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Lacquer
$11,335 / set
H 27.56 in W 36.23 in D 55.12 in
Superb Pair of Minotti “Andersen” Chaise Sofas Daybed in Geometric Linen Fabric
By Minotti
Located in Barrowford, GB
This is a superb, identical pair of Minotti “Andersen” Chaise Sofas (which, as you will see, can be configured to create a sofa/daybed) dressed in a peerless, top-grade natural, neut...
Linen
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Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
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