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Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa
Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa

Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa

$15,400

H 23 in W 243.84 in D 73.66 in

Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa

Located in New York, NY

The ABCD Sofa by Pierre Paulin is a celebrated example of the designer’s innovative approach to

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Vintage 1960s Sofas

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Fabric

ABCD Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
ABCD Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

ABCD Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Oakville, CA

ABCD sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1968. Sofa has been carefully restored by stripping down

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Sofas

Materials

Formica, Latex, Polyester

ABCD 2 Seater sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands, 1969
ABCD 2 Seater sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands, 1969

ABCD 2 Seater sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands, 1969

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Melbourne, VIC

The ABCD sofa, designed by Pierre Paulin in 1968, is indeed a remarkable piece of furniture that

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20th Century Sofas

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Fabric

ABCD 3 Seater Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands, 1969
ABCD 3 Seater Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands, 1969

ABCD 3 Seater Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands, 1969

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Melbourne, VIC

The ABCD sofa, designed by Pierre Paulin in 1968, is indeed a remarkable piece of furniture that

Category

20th Century Dutch Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Mid Century ABCD 2-Seater Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
Mid Century ABCD 2-Seater Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

Mid Century ABCD 2-Seater Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Amazing sculptural two-seater ABCD sofa, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1968. The

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1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Mid Century ABCD 3-Seater Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
Mid Century ABCD 3-Seater Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

Mid Century ABCD 3-Seater Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Amazing sculptural three-seater ABCD sofa, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1968. The sofa

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Early 2000s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric

Model ABCD 1-Seater Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1990s
Model ABCD 1-Seater Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1990s

Model ABCD 1-Seater Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1990s

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Amazing sculptural one-seater ABCD sofa, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1968. The sofa

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1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

ABCD 1-Seat Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Mohair
ABCD 1-Seat Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Mohair

ABCD 1-Seat Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Mohair

$10,750 / item

H 22 in W 33 in D 28 in

ABCD 1-Seat Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Mohair

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Toronto, ON

Incredible ABCD sofa, a sculptural one-seater designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1968. This

Category

Late 20th Century Dutch Chairs

Materials

Angora, Mohair, Goat Hair

Cashmere 'ABCD' Two Seater Sofa by Pierre Paulin
Cashmere 'ABCD' Two Seater Sofa by Pierre Paulin

Cashmere 'ABCD' Two Seater Sofa by Pierre Paulin

$38,480

H 25.5 in W 65 in D 28.75 in

Cashmere 'ABCD' Two Seater Sofa by Pierre Paulin

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Long Island City, NY

Three shades of blue 'ABCD' cashmere two-seater sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort on metal casters.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Sofas

Materials

Fabric

ABCD 2-seat Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's
ABCD 2-seat Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's

ABCD 2-seat Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's

$13,914

H 25.6 in W 64.97 in D 28.75 in

ABCD 2-seat Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Stunning sculptural ABCD 2-seat sofa, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1968. The sofa is

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

ABCD 2-seat Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's
ABCD 2-seat Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's

ABCD 2-seat Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's

$13,920

H 25.6 in W 64.97 in D 28.75 in

ABCD 2-seat Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Stunning sculptural ABCD 2-seat sofa, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1968. The sofa is

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

ABCD Loveseat by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
ABCD Loveseat by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

ABCD Loveseat by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

$10,150Sale Price|30% Off

H 24 in W 64 in D 29 in

ABCD Loveseat by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Oakville, CA

ABCD loveseat by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1968. Loveseat has been carefully restored by

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Sofas

Materials

Steel

Prototype Pierre Paulin Blub Lounge Chair, Artifort, 1971
Prototype Pierre Paulin Blub Lounge Chair, Artifort, 1971

Prototype Pierre Paulin Blub Lounge Chair, Artifort, 1971

$25,735

H 25.6 in W 29.14 in D 35.44 in

Prototype Pierre Paulin Blub Lounge Chair, Artifort, 1971

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Den Haag, NL

foam and wool. We purchased this armchair In Maastricht together with a P.Paulin ABCD 3 seater sofa and

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Fiberglass

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Azucena ABCD Two-Seat Sofa by Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Azucena ABCD Two-Seat Sofa by Luigi Caccia Dominioni

Azucena ABCD Two-Seat Sofa by Luigi Caccia Dominioni

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H 39.38 in W 63 in D 33.86 in

Azucena ABCD Two-Seat Sofa by Luigi Caccia Dominioni

By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena

Located in Novedrate, IT

furniture. The ABCD armchair is the acme of design and it continues to surprise us today. Through subtle

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair

Pierre Paulin, a “F260” Sofa by Pierre Paulin, from the ABCD Series
Pierre Paulin, a “F260” Sofa by Pierre Paulin, from the ABCD Series

Pierre Paulin, a “F260” Sofa by Pierre Paulin, from the ABCD Series

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Paris, FR

Pierre Paulin, L'homme et l'oeuvre, Nadine Descendre, Albin Michel A “F260” sofa by Pierre

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Mid-20th Century French Sofas

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Fabric

Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa
Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa

Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa

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H 23.63 in W 63 in D 31.5 in

Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in London, GB

The ABCD sofa by Pierre Paulin is iconic due to its inviting and undulating form. Its design

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Foam

ABCD Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1968
ABCD Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1968

ABCD Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1968

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H 23.63 in W 63 in D 35.44 in

ABCD Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1968

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

ABCD sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1968 one of the greatest French designer Fabric by

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric

Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa and Armchair for ARTIFORT – Netherlands, 1968
Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa and Armchair for ARTIFORT – Netherlands, 1968

Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa and Armchair for ARTIFORT – Netherlands, 1968

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Rare ABCD sofa and chair in original fabric by Pierre Paulin for Artifort – Netherlands, 1968. The

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

ABCD Sofa by Pierre Paulin
ABCD Sofa by Pierre Paulin

ABCD Sofa by Pierre Paulin

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H 22.84 in W 96.46 in D 29.14 in

ABCD Sofa by Pierre Paulin

By Pierre Paulin

Located in PARIS, FR

Large ABCD three-seater sofa by the famous French designer Pierre Paulin (1927-2009), from the

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Mid-20th Century Sofas

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Textile

Artifort Classic Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa
Artifort Classic Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa

Artifort Classic Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa

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H 26 in W 65 in D 33.9 in

Artifort Classic Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa

By Jack Lenor Larsen, Artifort

Located in New York, NY

sofa. The ABCD modern seating series was designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in the Netherlands in

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Modern Sofas

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Fabric

Pierre Paulin "ABCD" Sofa for Artifort, 1968
Pierre Paulin "ABCD" Sofa for Artifort, 1968

Pierre Paulin "ABCD" Sofa for Artifort, 1968

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H 23.63 in W 94.49 in D 31.5 in

Pierre Paulin "ABCD" Sofa for Artifort, 1968

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Paris, FR

Pierre Paulin three-seat sofa from the F260 series also known as "ABCD." Wooden frame on wheels

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wool

Pierre Paulin "ABCD" Sofa for Artifort, 1968
Pierre Paulin "ABCD" Sofa for Artifort, 1968

Pierre Paulin "ABCD" Sofa for Artifort, 1968

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H 23.63 in W 63 in D 31.5 in

Pierre Paulin "ABCD" Sofa for Artifort, 1968

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Paris, FR

Pierre Paulin two-seat sofa from the F260 series also known as "ABCD." Wood frame on wheels

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wool

Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa Set, Artifort, 1968
Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa Set, Artifort, 1968

Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa Set, Artifort, 1968

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H 24.81 in W 94.49 in D 28.75 in

Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa Set, Artifort, 1968

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Amazing pair of so called ABCD lounge sofas designed by Pierre Paulin, manufactured by Artifort

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa and Lounge for Artifort
Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa and Lounge for Artifort

Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa and Lounge for Artifort

Located in Pawtucket, RI

Three seat sofa and lounge chair on casters by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, with foil labels.

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Vintage 1960s French Sofas

Materials

Foam, Wool, Upholstery

Pierre Paulin Abcd Sofa Early Edition Artifort 1968 Fabric Pierre Frey
Pierre Paulin Abcd Sofa Early Edition Artifort 1968 Fabric Pierre Frey

Pierre Paulin Abcd Sofa Early Edition Artifort 1968 Fabric Pierre Frey

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

The Abcd three-seat sofa was created in 1968 by the French designer Pierre Paulin and manufactured

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Pierre Paulin Abcd Sofa for Artifort 1968 France Fabric Pierre Frey
Pierre Paulin Abcd Sofa for Artifort 1968 France Fabric Pierre Frey

Pierre Paulin Abcd Sofa for Artifort 1968 France Fabric Pierre Frey

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

The ABCD three-seat sofa was created in 1968 by the French designer Pierre Paulin and manufactured

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool

Pierre Paulin pair of early three seater ABCD sofas by Artifort
Pierre Paulin pair of early three seater ABCD sofas by Artifort

Pierre Paulin pair of early three seater ABCD sofas by Artifort

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

the ABCD series, which was designed in 1968 for Artifort. These sofas, manufactured in the early

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Space Age Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass, Foam

ABCD 2-Seater Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
ABCD 2-Seater Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

ABCD 2-Seater Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in amstelveen, NL

ABCD sofa designed by Pierre Paulin and manufactured during the 1960s by Artifort, Netherlands

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool

Pair of ABCD armchairs by Pierre Paulin
Pair of ABCD armchairs by Pierre Paulin

Pair of ABCD armchairs by Pierre Paulin

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H 23.63 in W 33.47 in D 29.53 in

Pair of ABCD armchairs by Pierre Paulin

By Pierre Paulin

Located in PARIS, FR

condition. ABCD sofa also available.

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Mid-20th Century Armchairs

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Textile

Italian Mid-Century Two-Seater Sofa ABCD by Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, 1960s
Italian Mid-Century Two-Seater Sofa ABCD by Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, 1960s

Italian Mid-Century Two-Seater Sofa ABCD by Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, 1960s

By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century two-seater sofa ABCD by Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, 1960s Two-seater sofa

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Three seater sofa "ABCD" by Pierre Paulin, F260 serie, Artifort Edition 1968
Three seater sofa "ABCD" by Pierre Paulin, F260 serie, Artifort Edition 1968

Three seater sofa "ABCD" by Pierre Paulin, F260 serie, Artifort Edition 1968

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Paris, FR

Pierre Paulin (1927- 2009) Large sofa "ABCD" Wood and fiberglass structure, foam padding

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Vintage 1960s French Canapes

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Upholstery, Foam, Wood

Pierre Paulin 'ABCD' Sofa
Pierre Paulin 'ABCD' Sofa

Pierre Paulin 'ABCD' Sofa

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H 24 in W 95 in D 29 in

Pierre Paulin 'ABCD' Sofa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pierre Paulin ABCD sofa, 1960s

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Vintage 1960s French Sofas

Pierre Paulin, ABCD Sofa, Purple Velvet, Artifort, Netherlands, 1960s
Pierre Paulin, ABCD Sofa, Purple Velvet, Artifort, Netherlands, 1960s

Pierre Paulin, ABCD Sofa, Purple Velvet, Artifort, Netherlands, 1960s

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in High Point, NC

A purple velvet ABCD sofa designed by Pierre Paulin and produced by Artifort, Netherlands, 1960s

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Velvet

ABCD Sofa by Pierre Paulin in Pierre Frey Fabric, Artifort, Netherlands, 1960s
ABCD Sofa by Pierre Paulin in Pierre Frey Fabric, Artifort, Netherlands, 1960s

ABCD Sofa by Pierre Paulin in Pierre Frey Fabric, Artifort, Netherlands, 1960s

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Hitchin, England

An immaculate ABCD sofa designed by Pierre Paulin and manufactured during the 1960s by Artifort

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Three-Seat "ABCD" Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1968
Three-Seat "ABCD" Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1968

Three-Seat "ABCD" Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1968

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Paris, FR

Pierre Paulin three-seat sofa from the F260 series also known as "ABCD." Iron frame on wheels

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery

Early Edition Pierre Paulin Three-Seat ABCD Sofa for Artifort, Late 1960s
Early Edition Pierre Paulin Three-Seat ABCD Sofa for Artifort, Late 1960s

Early Edition Pierre Paulin Three-Seat ABCD Sofa for Artifort, Late 1960s

By Kvadrat, Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in The Hague, NL

This sculptural three-seat sofa is the first edition of the ABCD series designed by Pierre Paulin

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Pierre Paulin Three-Seat Sofa from the ABCD Series for Artifort
Pierre Paulin Three-Seat Sofa from the ABCD Series for Artifort

Pierre Paulin Three-Seat Sofa from the ABCD Series for Artifort

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Three-seat sofa from the ABCD series, in blue and green fabric, wood and metal, by Pierre Paulin

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric

Pierre Paulin Early Edition Sofa and Chair of the ABCD Series for Artifort
Pierre Paulin Early Edition Sofa and Chair of the ABCD Series for Artifort

Pierre Paulin Early Edition Sofa and Chair of the ABCD Series for Artifort

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Three-seat sofa and one lounge chair from the ABCD series, in fabric, wood and metal, by Pierre

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Metal

Pierre Paulin for Artifort ´ABCD´ Settee in Fuchsia Upholstery
Pierre Paulin for Artifort ´ABCD´ Settee in Fuchsia Upholstery

Pierre Paulin for Artifort ´ABCD´ Settee in Fuchsia Upholstery

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pierre Paulin for Artifort, two-seat sofa from the ABCD series, fabric Kvadrat Hallingdal 65

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Metal

Pierre Paulin for Artifort 'ABCD' Settee in White Italian Boucle
Pierre Paulin for Artifort 'ABCD' Settee in White Italian Boucle

Pierre Paulin for Artifort 'ABCD' Settee in White Italian Boucle

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Dallas, TX

Pierre Paulin for Artifort ABCD settee in high grade white Italian boucle. Pair of complementary

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

Pierre Paulin ABCD Settee for Artifort, circa 1970
Pierre Paulin ABCD Settee for Artifort, circa 1970

Pierre Paulin ABCD Settee for Artifort, circa 1970

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Pierre Paulin ABCD settee sofa for Artifort, circa 1970. This piece has been expertly restored in

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20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Steel

Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa, France, 1968
Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa, France, 1968

Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa, France, 1968

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H 24.81 in W 94.1 in D 31.11 in

Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa, France, 1968

By Pierre Paulin

Located in New York, NY

The “ABCD” sofa by Pierre Paulin 1968 is both fun and functional. Vivid grey upholstery covers a

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Vintage 1960s Sofas

Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa
Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa

Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa

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H 24.81 in W 95.28 in D 28.75 in

Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Paris, FR

Three-seat ABCD sofa designed by Pierre Paulin in 1968, edited by Artifort. The metal basement is

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Vintage 1960s French Sofas

Materials

Metal

Pierre Paulin, ABCD Sofa for Artifort, circa 1968
Pierre Paulin, ABCD Sofa for Artifort, circa 1968

Pierre Paulin, ABCD Sofa for Artifort, circa 1968

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful ABCD sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort. Newly reupholstered in a off-white bouclé

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa

Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa

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H 23 in W 65 in D 34 in

Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Pierre Paulin for Artifort. Reupholstered in fresh blue and white fabric. On wheels to move easily.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

ABCD sofa by Pierre Paulin
ABCD sofa by Pierre Paulin

ABCD sofa by Pierre Paulin

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H 25 in W 96 in D 34 in

ABCD sofa by Pierre Paulin

Located in Chicago, IL

Signed with applied manufacturer's label to underside: [Artifort Made in The Netherlands].

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Sofas

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Vintage ABCD Sofa by Pierre Paulin
Vintage ABCD Sofa by Pierre Paulin

Vintage ABCD Sofa by Pierre Paulin

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H 24.5 in W 96 in D 29 in

Vintage ABCD Sofa by Pierre Paulin

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in San Francisco, CA

This vintage Mid-Century ABCD three-seat sofa was designed by Pierre Paulin in 1968, France. The

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fiberglass, Foam, Upholstery

Three-Seat "ABCD" Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1968
Three-Seat "ABCD" Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1968

Three-Seat "ABCD" Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1968

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Berlin, Germany

-seat sofa from the F260 series also known as "ABCD". The sofa is composed of three separate segments

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Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

ABCD sofa and lounge chair by Pierre Paulin
ABCD sofa and lounge chair by Pierre Paulin

ABCD sofa and lounge chair by Pierre Paulin

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H 24.75 in W 94 in D 31 in

ABCD sofa and lounge chair by Pierre Paulin

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Chicago, IL

Signed with applied maunfacturer's label to underside of chair: [Artifort Made in The Netherlands]. Signed with foil decal manufacturer's label to underside of each example: [Artifor...

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Vintage 1960s French Living Room Sets

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Upholstery

Pierre Paulin Abcd 3 Seat Sofa by Artifort with Jack Lasen Fabrick
Pierre Paulin Abcd 3 Seat Sofa by Artifort with Jack Lasen Fabrick

Pierre Paulin Abcd 3 Seat Sofa by Artifort with Jack Lasen Fabrick

By Pierre Paulin

Located in SCHIEDAM, ZH

Rare abcd sofa by France designer Pierre Paulin designed in the '60 and made by Artifort. This

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1990s French Sofas

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Fabric

Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort F157 "Oyster", the Netherlands, 1959
Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort F157 "Oyster", the Netherlands, 1959

Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort F157 "Oyster", the Netherlands, 1959

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Amsterdam, NL

as Geoffrey Harcourt. He designed many great pieces like the ABCD sofa, the tulip dining chairs and

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Two "Orange Slice" Lounge Chairs Model F437B Pierre Paulin for Artifort
Set of Two "Orange Slice" Lounge Chairs Model F437B Pierre Paulin for Artifort

Set of Two "Orange Slice" Lounge Chairs Model F437B Pierre Paulin for Artifort

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Amsterdam, NL

designed many great pieces like the ABCD sofa, the tulip dining chairs and round pedestal coffee table.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Orange Slice Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort Dutch Modern Design 1961
Orange Slice Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort Dutch Modern Design 1961

Orange Slice Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort Dutch Modern Design 1961

By Pierre Paulin, Geoffrey D. Harcourt, Artifort

Located in Amsterdam, NL

worked alongside great designers as Geoffrey Harcourt. He designed many great pieces like the ABCD sofa

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pierre Paulin Early ABCD Sofa Set
Pierre Paulin Early ABCD Sofa Set

Pierre Paulin Early ABCD Sofa Set

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H 25.5 in W 94 in D 29 in

Pierre Paulin Early ABCD Sofa Set

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A beautiful early edition ABCD sofa and chair designed by Pierre Paulin, manufactured by Artifort

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

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H 36.25 in W 36.5 in D 36.5 in

Jean-Michel Frank and Adolphe Chanaux Pair "Armchair 40" Club Chairs by Ecart

By Ecart International, Adolphe Chanaux & Co., Jean-Michel Frank

Located in Cathedral City, CA

Jean Michel Frank and Adolphe Chanaux for Ecart International Pair of Club Chairs, "Armchair 1940". Ecart has re-edited this design and has been producing it from their Paris showroo...

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Early 2000s French Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Oak

"Celine" Scalloped Bench in Olive Cotton Velvet by Christiane Lemieux
"Celine" Scalloped Bench in Olive Cotton Velvet by Christiane Lemieux

"Celine" Scalloped Bench in Olive Cotton Velvet by Christiane Lemieux

$2,010Sale Price|20% Off

H 24 in W 56 in D 23.5 in

"Celine" Scalloped Bench in Olive Cotton Velvet by Christiane Lemieux

Located in New York, NY

Introducing the Celine Bench, designed with a uniquely shaped scalloped back and solid oak hand-turned legs that complement its elegant curves. Perfectly sized as an end-of-bed bench...

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2010s Cambodian Benches

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Italian Mid-Century Wingback Lounge Chair, Italy 1950s
Italian Mid-Century Wingback Lounge Chair, Italy 1950s

Italian Mid-Century Wingback Lounge Chair, Italy 1950s

$7,700

H 35.44 in W 27.56 in D 40.95 in

Italian Mid-Century Wingback Lounge Chair, Italy 1950s

Located in Utrecht, NL

The 1950s saw brilliant Italian designers working to create furniture of the highest quality that explored truly modern shapes and innovative techniques. Designers experimented with ...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Travertine Pedestal Cone Side Table
Travertine Pedestal Cone Side Table

Travertine Pedestal Cone Side Table

$1,631 / item

H 16.54 in Dm 15.75 in

Travertine Pedestal Cone Side Table

By Kiwano Concept

Located in Eindhoven, NB

Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with the stunning beige travertine CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design pi...

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2010s Dutch Modern Side Tables

Materials

Travertine

JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting

JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting

By Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo, Mathieu Matégot

Located in New York, NY

Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Small 'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
Small 'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer

Small 'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer

$2,311Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 17.7 in Dm 29.5 in

Small 'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer

By Ingo Maurer

Located in Glendale, CA

Small 'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. With imaginatio...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Metal, Iron

Brutalist, Handmade Ceramic Table Lamp, Double Decker Lamp by Streicher Goods
Brutalist, Handmade Ceramic Table Lamp, Double Decker Lamp by Streicher Goods

Brutalist, Handmade Ceramic Table Lamp, Double Decker Lamp by Streicher Goods

By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Double Decker lamp is a tall, brutalist-inspired table lamp, perfect for lighting in larger living spaces, created by Streicher Goods in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp is composed of a...

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2010s American Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mario Bellini "Pianura" Armchairs for Cassina, Argilla Velvet, 1971, Set of 2
Mario Bellini "Pianura" Armchairs for Cassina, Argilla Velvet, 1971, Set of 2

Mario Bellini "Pianura" Armchairs for Cassina, Argilla Velvet, 1971, Set of 2

By Mario Bellini, Cassina

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini "Pianura" armchairs for Cassina, argilla velvet and wood, Italy, 1971, set of two. Designed in 1972, the “Pianura” sofa embodies the refined minimalism and architectur...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Raphael Raffel “Croissant” Sofa, 1970
Raphael Raffel “Croissant” Sofa, 1970

Raphael Raffel “Croissant” Sofa, 1970

$17,500

H 30.71 in W 102.37 in D 39.38 in

Raphael Raffel “Croissant” Sofa, 1970

By Raphael Raffel

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Raphael Raffel “Croissant” sofa, leather, France, 1970. This exceptional "Croissant" lounge sofa, designed by the avant-gardist Raphael Raffel in his French atelier in 1970, embodie...

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Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Pierre Paulin, Pair of Spider Lounge Chairs "Model F678" for Artifort. 1966
Pierre Paulin, Pair of Spider Lounge Chairs "Model F678" for Artifort. 1966

Pierre Paulin, Pair of Spider Lounge Chairs "Model F678" for Artifort. 1966

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Paris, FR

Exceptional and rare pair of lounge chairs model F678, also known as the Spider Lounge Chair designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort Furniture Comp...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Velvet, Rope, Plywood

Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires

Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires

By Diego Mardegan

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires. Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...

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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Wedgwood Queensware 'Moonlight Lustre' Nautilus Shell Form Centerpiece
Wedgwood Queensware 'Moonlight Lustre' Nautilus Shell Form Centerpiece

Wedgwood Queensware 'Moonlight Lustre' Nautilus Shell Form Centerpiece

By Wedgwood

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A beautiful early 19th Century Wedgwood 'Moonlight Lustre' Centerpiece in the form of an open Nautilus Shell decorated in iridescent tones of pink, purple, cream and orange. The base...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Centerpieces

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Ceramic

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Abcd Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the abcd sofa you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A abcd sofa — often made from fabric, wool and upholstery — can elevate any home. Find 22 options for an antique or vintage abcd sofa now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a abcd sofa — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right abcd sofa, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one abcd sofa that is appealing in its simplicity, but Pierre Paulin, Artifort and Azucena produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Abcd Sofa?

Prices for a abcd sofa can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $4,648 and can go as high as $20,856, while the average can fetch as much as $14,000.

Pierre Paulin for sale on 1stDibs

Pierre Paulin introduced a fresh breeze into French furniture design in the 1960s and ’70s, fostering a sleek new Space-Age aesthetic. Along with Olivier Mourgue, Paulin developed chairs, sofas, dining tables and other furnishings with flowing lines and almost surreal naturalistic forms. And his work became such a byword for chic, forward-looking design and emerging technologies that two French presidents commissioned him to create environments in the Élysée Palace in Paris.

Paulin was born in Paris to a family of artists and designers. He initially sought to become a ceramist and sculptor and was studying in the town of Vallauris near the Côte d'Azur — a center for pottery making, where Pablo Picasso spent his postwar summers crafting ceramics — but broke his hand in a fight. He enrolled at the École Camondo, the Paris interior design school. There, Paulin was strongly influenced by the work of Charles and Ray Eames, George Nelson and Arne Jacobsen, as was reflected in his early creations for the manufacturer Thonet-France.

It was at the Dutch firm Artifort, which he joined in 1958, where Paulin blossomed. In a few years, he produced several of his signature designs based on abstract organic shapes. These include the Butterfly chair (1963), which features a tubular steel frame and slung leather, and a group of striking seating pieces made with steel frames covered in polyurethane foam and tight jersey fabric: the Mushroom (1960), Ribbon (1966) and Tongue (1967) chairs. The revered designer not only introduced new construction techniques to Artifort furniture but contributed fresh materials, Pop art colors and dazzling shapes to the mid-century modern era as a whole.

In 1971, the Mobilier National — a department of France’s Ministry of Culture in charge of furnishing top-tier government offices and embassies — commissioned Paulin to redesign President Georges Pompidou’s private apartment in the Élysée Palace. In three years, Paulin transformed the staid rooms into futuristic environments with curved, fabric-clad walls and furnishings such as bookcases made from an arrangement of smoked-glass U shapes, flower-like pedestal chairs and pumpkin-esque loungers.

Ten years later, the Mobilier National called on Paulin again, this time to furnish the private office of President François Mitterand. Paulin responded with an angular, postmodern take on neoclassical furniture, pieces that looked surprisingly at home in the paneled, Savonnerie-carpeted Louis XVI rooms. As those two Élysée Palace projects show, Paulin furniture works well both in a total decor or when used as a counterpoint to traditional pieces. His creations have a unique personality: bright and playful yet sophisticated and suave.

Find vintage Pierre Paulin lounge chairs, armchairs, coffee tables and other furniture on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Sofas for You

Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus. 

The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.

In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness

Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.

With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.

Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.