$32,495
H 31 in W 124 in D 72 in
"Cloud" Sofa in Velvet & Walnut, Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates, USA, 1970's
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare and iconic "Cloud" sofa designed by the influential Adrian Pearsall. Audacious
Velvet, Walnut
1970s Mid Century Modern Chrome Sofa Attributed to Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century modern chrome sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall and manufactured by Craft Associates in
Chrome
Monumental Adrian Pearsall Sectional Sofa for Craft, 1970s
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft
Located in Hamburg, PA
A monumental Adrian Pearsall sectional sofa for Craft. This sectional sofa can be arranged in
Upholstery
$23,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.5 in W 135.5 in D 72 in
1970s Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa, Faux Snow Leopard, Walnut Base
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This is not just a sofa—it’s an iconic statement of mid-century modern fantasy. The Adrian Pearsall
Upholstery, Walnut
$24,995
H 31 in W 124 in D 72 in
Mid-Century Modern Cloud Sofa by Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates, USA, 1970s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare and iconic "Cloud" sofa designed by the influential Adrian Pearsall. Audacious
Fabric, Walnut
$11,750Sale Price / set|50% Off
H 31 in W 190 in D 32 in
1970s Adrian Pearsall Circular Three Piece Sectional
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, rare sectional you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful sectional is statement piece w...
Upholstery, Wood
Mid Century Danish Modern 1970's PIt Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Wilmington, DE
1970, low and long. Featuring a low back that carries around to the arms this sofa will not dissapoint
Chrome
Adrian Pearsall Chrome and Boucle Sofa, 1970's
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Culver City, CA
This sofa is absolutely stunning! Designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, this sofa
Stainless Steel
1970s Mohair Sofa Attributed to Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970s elegant mohair sofa, restored and reupholstered attributed to Adrian Pearsall.
Oak, Mohair
Newly Upholstered Adrian Pearsall "Spanish" Sofa, USA, 1970s
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Berlin, DE
Unique Adrian Pearsall sofa from the "Strictly Spanish" Collection. Reupholstered in a green
Fabric
Sold
H 27.5 in W 84.5 in D 35.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Chrome Cork Sofa Velvet 1970s Baughman Style
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Adrian Pearsall, circa the 1970s. In very good vintage condition. The dimensions are 84.5" W x 35.5" D x
Chrome
Sold
H 27.5 in W 84.5 in D 35.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Chrome Cork Sofa Loveseat End Table Set 1970s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
been sold), by Adrian Pearsall, circa the 1970s. All are made of cork, and the sofa and loveseat are
Cork
Adrian Pearsall Tufted Sectional Sofa, 1970s
By Comfort Design Furniture, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chicago, IL
Adrian Pearsall tufted sectional sofa, circa 1970s. Three piece red velvet. Adrian Pearsall for
Velvet
Sold
H 24 in W 96 in D 40 in
1970s Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Sofa with Original Jack Lenor Larsen
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Miami, FL
1970s Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates sofa retaining its original Jack Lenor Larsen
Velvet
1970’s Brown Faux Fur Sofa with Oak Trim
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Lutz, FL
International Furniture c.1970’s. Soft plush cushions make this sofa perfect for relaxing, upholstery in
Brass
1970s Pink Striped Floating Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning original 1970s floating frame, newly reupholstered in pink and brown velvet striped
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 27.56 in W 96.46 in D 33.46 in
1970s Mid Century Modern Red Velvet Three Seater Plinth Base Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Madison, WI
Very exciting and quite rare 1970s three-seater sofa in the manner of Adrian Pearsall for the
Velvet, Wood
Sold
H 24 in W 75 in D 37 in
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Serpentine Sofa Sectional by Adrian Pearsall 1970s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a mesmerizing, curved serpentine, three piece sofa sectional, by Adrian
Natural Fiber
Eight Piece Sectional Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft, 1970s
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft
Located in Hamburg, PA
A rare hard-to-find monumental vintage eight-sectional sofa set by Adrian Pearsall for Craft. This
Chrome
Sold
H 52.5 in W 94 in D 27 in
Brutalist Gothic Boho Style Cathedral Style Sofa after Mont Pearsall c. 1970's
By James Mont, Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
, the upholstery is worn and will need to be replaced. The sofa was made in the USA, circa 1970's
Upholstery, Wood
Four-Seat Resin Wrapped Sofa by Adrian Pearsall, 1970s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in London, GB
A large Adrian Pearsall designed four-seat resin wrapped chenille upholstered sofa USA, 1970s fully
A Four Seater Resin Wrapped Sofa by Adrian Pearsall 1970s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in London, GB
A Four Seater Resin Wrapped Red Velvet Upholstered Sofa by Adrian Pearsall USA 1970s
Resin, Upholstery
Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Sofa, with Chrome Frame, Circa 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
I couldn’t resist on this elegant “looks like Chanel suit" and stylish design sofa made of soft
Chrome
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
$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
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' 2 Seater Sofa 254 for Arflex
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' 2 Seater Sofa 254 for Arflex in fabric. New, current production. The unmistakable design and wide modularity still make the Marenco sofa a must-have in cont...
Fabric
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant pair of barrel back lounge armchairs with chrome tube frames. Great size and shape, seat height is 18.75, very comfy with chrome in tip top shape. Upholstery is a ...
Chrome
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
$696 / item
H 7.4 in W 1.8 in D 7.7 in
Gae Aulenti & Piero Castiglioni 'Minibox' Table Lamp in Green for Stilnovo
By Stilnovo, Gae Aulenti
Located in Glendale, CA
Gae Aulenti & Piero Castiglioni 'Minibox' table lamp in green for Stilnovo Founded in 1946 in Milan, Stilnovo was one of the most innovative lighting companies in Italy during the M...
Metal
Venfield Modern Sofa /Daybed
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Stylish Modern sofa with 6 back pillows and low, wide arms. This sofa's deep single seat cushion is perfectly sized to serve as a daybed or single bed for the occasional overnight gu...
Steel
$41,198 / set
H 26.4 in W 36.2 in D 36.2 in
Mario Bellini Blue Cotton Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set Of 7
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Vicenza, IT
Camaleonda sofa, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in 1972. The set features seven modules with backrest (four big modules and three small ones) and one armres...
Cotton, Velvet, Foam
$2,094 / set
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
Oak
$3,290 / item
H 35 in W 86 in D 40 in
Modern English Sofa in a Heavy Weight Stone Washed Natural Hemp & Down Cushion
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Modern English Arm Sofa Introducing the English Arm Sofa, crafted with heavy weight hemp boasting a soft hand feel for added luxury. This sofa features a down feather wrapped seat cu...
Linen, Wood, Down
Sold|$5,000
H 28 in W 96 in D 35 in
Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Modern Atomic Walnut Gondola Sofa Couch 96"
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Dayton, OH
Adrian Pearsall mid century modern / atomic era sofa or couch featuring traditional gondola form with the original peach and tufted floral fabric. Dimensions: 96" x 35 x 28"; seat 15"
Upholstery, Walnut
$7,800
H 28 in W 108 in D 108 in
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
Post Modern 6 Piece Modular Sofa
By Rolf Benz
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Great 6 piece Post Modern modular sectional sofa attributed to Rolf Benz. A gorgeous sofa that will make a massive statement. Sofa is being sold as found, reupholstery is needed b...
Fabric
$3,373
H 70.87 in W 85.44 in D 21.26 in
Exceptional Large Gothic English Victorian Burr Walnut Dressing Table Vanity
Located in Leicester, GB
An exceptional large vanity with six drawers, two cabinets and triple dressing mirrors. Circa 1900's. Made in England to the highest quality with fully panelled wooden back mirrors, ...
Mahogany, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Velvet Curved Sofa
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Velvet Concave Front 92" sofa Offered is a mid-century modern sofa with Yellow Velvet upholstery. The sofa features a unique shape-Concave front and a curved back...
Wood
$12,712
H 76.38 in W 49.22 in D 20.87 in
Art Deco Vanity , Sculptural Entrance Cabinet, by Osvaldo Borsani , Burl Walnut
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1930s Art Deco Italian sculptural entry cabinet, Vanity or Dressing Table by Osvaldo Borsani in burl walnut, wax polished. The cabinet can be sold separately from the mirror Excellen...
Walnut
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