$11,000Sale Price / set|35% Off
H 27 in W 96.5 in D 34 in
Adrian Pearsall Sectional Sofa w/ Slate Ends Reupholstered in Wool Gray Flannel
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A great sectional sofa set designed by Adrian Pearsall for his company Craft Associates. We’ve had
Slate
$9,500Sale Price|47% Off
H 26.5 in W 144 in D 33 in
1960’s Adrian Pearsall Sectional Sofa Set with Slate Inset Ends Re-upholstered
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful sectional sofa by designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. This set features
Slate
Adrian Pearsall Platform Sofa with Slate Ends
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A vintage 1960s Adrian Pearsall platform sofa re-upholstered in a Kravet Faux Shearling fabric. The
Slate
Adrian Pearsall Sectional Sofa with Slate Ends
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A striking Adrian Pearsall designed sectional sofa with walnut trim and slate end pieces. We’ve
Upholstery, Walnut
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H 27 in W 120 in D 33.5 in
Vintage Adrian Pearsall Sofa with Slate Ends Reupholstered in Knoll Entwin Jet
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful vintage 1960’s Adrian Pearsall designed Sofa for Craft associates. We’ve been fortunate
Slate
Mid Century Adrian Pearsall Style Platform Sectional Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Lutz, FL
the Strictly Spanish line by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. Maker is unknown but the
Slate
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H 27 in W 106 in D 31 in
Bench Sofa with Storage Cabinets by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
Architectural bench style sofa with cabinet end table sides, designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft
Slate
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H 27 in W 127 in D 32 in
Adrian Pearsall Strictly Spanish Plinth Sofa Craft Assoc 1960 YEAR-END CLEARANCE
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare original condition Adrian Pearsall iconic Mid-Century Modern masterpiece 3-seat sofa from his
Slate
1960's, Adrian Pearsall Sectional in Cognac Wool Mohair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful vintage Adrian Pearsall sofa set. It features 2 sofas, a three seat and 2 seat. The
Slate
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H 30 in W 84 in D 41 in
Matching Pearsall Comfort Design Cloud Sofas New Upholstered in Slate Gray, Pair
By Adrian Pearsall, Comfort Designs, Inc.
Located in West Hartford, CT
Newly upholstered in a luxurious slate gray cotton blend fabric, this set of two matching Adrian
Fabric, Wood
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H 30 in W 84 in L 30 in
Matching Pearsall Comfort Design Cloud Sofas New Upholstered in Slate Gray, Pair
By Adrian Pearsall, Comfort Designs, Inc.
Located in West Hartford, CT
Newly upholstered in a luxurious slate gray cotton blend fabric, this set of two matching Adrian
Fabric, Wood
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H 30 in W 84 in D 41 in
Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa for Comfort Designs Newly Upholstered in Slate Gray
Located in West Hartford, CT
Newly upholstered in a luxurious slate gray cotton blend fabric, this Pearsall seven-foot sofa has
Fabric, Textile, Wood
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H 30 in W 84 in D 41 in
Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa for Comfort Designs Newly Upholstered in Slate Gray
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Hartford, CT
Newly upholstered this week in a luxurious slate gray cotton blend fabric, this Pearsall seven-foot
Fabric, Textile, Wood
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H 30 in W 84 in D 41 in
Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa for Comfort Designs Newly Upholstered in Slate Gray
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Hartford, CT
Newly upholstered this week in a luxurious slate gray cotton blend fabric, this Pearsall seven foot
Fabric, Textile, Wood
Mid-Century Sofa with Slate Top End Tables after Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, complete with slate stone tops. Tufted upholstery in vibrant orange make this Adrian Pearsall style sofa a
Walnut
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H 27.5 in W 87 in D 33.25 in
Adrian Pearsall Walnut & Slate Leather Strap Sectional Sofa for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This exquisite 1960s sectional sofa, designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, exemplifies
Slate
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H 30 in W 118.75 in D 33.5 in
Adrian Pearsall Platform Sofa w/ Slate End Tables, New Grey / Black Upholstery
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Asheville, NC
Mid-Century Modern platform sofa with slate end tables designed by Adrian Pearsall. New charcoal
Slate
$17,092
H 29.53 in W 172.45 in D 32.29 in
'Down' Sofa in black leather by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, 1970s
By Rossi di Albizzate, Carlo Bartoli
Located in amstelveen, NL
Carlo Bartoli Down (Blob) sofa set, 1970s, Italy. “Down” sofa set by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, 1970s Italy. Part of the Down series this set consist a 2-piece modular so...
Wood, Leather
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
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
$5,500
H 27 in W 102 in D 32 in
Mid-Century Modern Gondola Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Introducing the iconic Gondola Sofa, a masterpiece of mid-century modern design by Adrian Pearsall. With its sculptural silhouette, this sofa embodies the sleek, organic aesthetic th...
Fabric, Walnut
$5,850 / set
H 27.5 in W 124.5 in D 63.25 in
1970s De Sede Style Green Tufted Leather Modular Sectional Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A truly fun and inviting 1970s De Sede style green tufted leather modular sectional sofa. This versatile piece offers exceptional flexibility in arranging a lounge space, composed of...
Leather
Midcentury Knoll Barcelona Chair in Special Order Stainless Steel
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Authentic Midcentury Modern Barcelona Chair by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll – Premium Stainless Steel Version Offered for sale is an iconic Barcelona Chair, designed by Ludwig Mies ...
Stainless Steel
$17,505 / item
H 13 in W 36 in D 52 in
Circular Coffee/Side Table Organic Black Modern Contemporary Blackened Steel
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 15 - COFFEE TABLE J.M. Szymanski d. 2019 This Noguchi-inspired coffee table is handcrafted in 3/8” thick steel, with a natural black patina and wax finish, to create an u...
Steel, Iron
$3,250 / set
H 19 in W 24 in D 20 in
Adrian Pearsall 1618-ET Sculpted Side Tables for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Side tables designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates and manufactured in the United States circa 1960’s. The beautiful new glass top shows a beautiful view of the frame of th...
Glass, Walnut
$3,500Sale Price|30% Off
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
Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Chair circa 1979
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Atlanta, GA
Iconic Barcelona Lounge Chair, designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, American, circa 1979. Signed with Knoll label underneath. The leather retains it's warm original patina...
Metal
$1,729 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 43.31 in
Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern light ambiance for all to savour, with its Contemporary Art Deco lines. The struct...
Metal
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
$10,500
H 28.5 in W 86 in D 34 in
Expertly Restored - Milo Baughman Rosewood Case Sofa for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Upholstery, Foam, Rosewood
$11,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 28 in W 124 in D 48 in
Unusual Adrian Pearsall Boomerang Walnut Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual Adrian Pearsall boomerang sofa with 2 attached tables. Yes, this sofa will need to be reupholstered but who wants 60-year-old fabric anyway? Let your imagination run wild wit...
Upholstery, Walnut
$18,860
H 71.66 in W 82.68 in D 25.6 in
A corner sofa by J.M. Middelraad for H. Pander & Zn, circa 1900, The Netherlands
By H.Pander & Zonen
Located in Delft, NL
A corner sofa by J.M. Middelraad for H. Pander & Zn A corner sofa with fabric upholstery. The beautiful hand-carved details in Art Nouveau patterns and dragonflies, as well as on th...
Fabric, Palmwood
$8,050Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 30 in W 34.5 in D 80 in
Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Mid Century Modern Platform Sofa Coffee Table Set
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare mid century modern Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin platform / sectional sofa set with coffee / side tables. Original fabric. Dimensions: Side Tables 34.5" x 34.5" x 10" h, sof...
Upholstery, Hardwood
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